Ricotta is a creamy cheese with a slightly sweet flavor, made from either part-skim or whole milk, and used in dishes like lasagna, manicotti, and desserts such as cassata cake and cheesecake.

These hard cheeses, including Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago, are available in wedges, grated, and shredded forms, and are used as toppings, in pasta dishes, sauces, or as snacks.