Ricotta's soft, smooth consistency and taste that's milky and slightly nutty, while remaining somewhat plain, is similar to mozzarella cheese, which makes it a perfect addition to pizza.

or plop on charred pepperoni pizza. All so good! You might be thinking…”why would I make ricotta cheese from scratch when I ...

Combine with a few classic pizza toppings — tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella and creamy ricotta cheese. One pound of store-bought pizza dough (or homemade if you’re feeling up to it ...