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Sicilian Salted Ricotta
Sicilian Salted Ricotta
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🍽️ Profile: 1 Kg (approx.) wheel | Mix of Sheep and Goat Milk | Hard grating cheese
🔥 Taste intensity: 4/5
🎯 Ideal for: Pasta alla Norma, tomato macaroni, vegetable gratin, and traditional Catanese recipes.
The secret to authentic Pasta alla Norma and Etnean tradition
Close your eyes and imagine the aromas of Catanese kitchens on a Sunday morning: tomato sauce simmering, golden fried eggplant, and, to top off the dish, a generous white dusting. This is no mere addition; it is the savory soul of the recipe. Selected by the renowned Fratelli Di Mauro Butcher Shop, this Ricotta Salata, with its classic conical shape, is the essential ingredient for elevating Mediterranean pasta dishes, turning simplicity into gastronomic excellence.
🌱 Sheep and Goat Synergy
Unlike commercial flat versions produced only with cow's milk, this ricotta combines whey and milk from sheep and goats. The result is a rustic, slightly pungent aromatic profile that captures the scents typical of island pastures.
🍯 Structure and Aging
The dry-salting technique extracts excess moisture, transforming the fresh dairy product into a hard, compact form that is perfect for grating without becoming mushy or crumbling.
🌋 Instrumental Savory Flavor
With its 3.1g of salt, it acts as a natural flavor enhancer. It contrasts magnificently with the sweetness of cherry tomato-based sauces or the bitterness of certain sautéed winter vegetables.
🧑🍳 Daily Versatility
Beyond Pasta alla Norma, it is the ideal "dinner-saver" ingredient: grated in coarse flakes over a simple spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili pepper, or sprinkled over oven-baked gratin vegetables to create a savory crust.
Product Sheet
| Parameter | Technical Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight/Format | 1 Kg (approx. - subject to natural weight loss) |
| Selection | Macelleria Fratelli Di Mauro |
| Ingredients | Milk whey, sheep and goat milk, salt. |
| Nutritional Values | Fat 6.43g (of which saturated 4.45g); Carbohydrates 1.19g (of which sugars 1.1g); Protein 4.31g; Salt 3.1g. |
| Allergens | Contains Milk and derivatives. |
| Storage | In the refrigerator (+4°C / +8°C). |
🍷 The Ambassador of Taste recommends:
A common mistake is to cook the Ricotta Salata or add it to the pan while the pasta is being tossed. Don't! To keep its fragrance and texture intact, always grate it "raw," directly onto the steaming plate as soon as it is served. Regarding storage, once removed from the vacuum seal, do not wrap it in plastic film (it will make it "sweat" and mold quickly). Use food-grade parchment paper or a light cotton cloth, and place it in the warmest part of the fridge.
- Luca Mauro Consoli
Complete the Experience
- 🛒 Ancient Grain Pasta: The ideal format to hold the eggplant and the dusting of ricotta.
- 🛒 Ready-made Cherry Tomato Sauce: The perfect base sweetness to balance the cheese's saltiness.
Quick FAQ
Why is the weight indicated as "approx. 1 Kg"?
Ricotta Salata is an artisanal aged product and, as such, undergoes natural weight loss. We guarantee a cut that is as close as possible to the exact kilogram.
Can I freeze Ricotta Salata if I don't use it all?
I advise against it. Freezing irremediably alters the texture of the dairy product, causing it to crumble and lose its pungent aroma. Store it in the fridge as indicated.
📦 What you receive
You will receive a wheel (or cut) of Sicilian Ricotta Salata weighing approximately 1 Kg, strictly vacuum-packed to preserve hygiene, internal moisture, and food safety during transport.
🌡️ Storage: Store in the refrigerator (+4/8°C). After opening, wrap in breathable paper.
⚠️ Allergens: The product contains MILK (sheep and goat) and derivatives.
✅ Etnaly Guarantee: Product traced and selected from the best local gastronomic excellence.
Bring the true soul of Sicily to the table: a grating of this Ricotta Salata will turn any of your pasta dishes into a traditional masterpiece.
