*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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