AN ITINERARY written by Fynes Moryson London: Iohn Beale 1617 (Early English Books Online) Pg. 155: ...two little fresh cheeses, called _Recotti_... (OED & M-W have 1877 for "ricotta." However, OED has 1577 for "ricoct." Note that OED has 1934 for "antipasto," but M-W chose OED's 1590 "antepast" on that one--ed.)