Pasta With Marinara Sauce And Ricotta

* Exported from MasterCook *

PASTA WITH MARINARA SAUCE AND RICOTTA

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Italian
Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 sl Bacon -- diced
1 Onion -- chopped
1/2 ts Red Pepper Flakes
1 Jar (14oz) Marinara Sauce
15 oz Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/4 c Parmesan Cheese *
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Freshly Ground Pepper
1/4 c Flat-leaf Parsley -- chopped
1 lb Pene or Ziti -- cooked

* Freshly grated Cook bacon in large saucepan until crisp; drain on paper
towel. Discard all but 1 tbsp drippings from skillet. Add onion and red
pepper flakes; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender,
about 5 mins. Add marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a mixer
bowl, beat ricotta, Parmesan, salt and pepper until creamy. Stir in
parsley. Toss pasta immediately with marinara sauce and bacon. Pass
ricotta.
Per serving: 725 Calories; 33g Protein; 20g Fat; 103g Carbohydrates;
1,246mg Sodium; 44mg Cholesterol.



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