Similar words: cottage, cottage industry, scott, cotton, gotta, boycott, scottie, cotton gin. Meaning: [rɪ'kɑtə /-'kɒt-] 
n. soft Italian cheese like cottage cheese.
n. soft Italian cheese like cottage cheese. 31 Repeat 2 more times with noodles, sauce, ricotta, grated cheese, and sausage mixture.
32 Add the dressing and the ricotta to the pasta mixture and gently toss until just combined.