Pasta With Marinara Sauce & Ricotta
pasta, sauces
3 slice bacon; diced
1 onion; chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 jar (14oz) marinara sauce
15 oz part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese *
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup 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.
Yield: 4 servings
