Ricotta And Pignoli Sauce


Course : Italian
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1/2 cup pine nuts

1 cup reduced-fat ricotta

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 small onion -- chopped

4 medium plum tomatoes -- chopped

4 bunch fresh basil leaves -- chopped

1 teaspoon salt to taste

1 teaspoon pepper to taste

8 ounces rotelle or orecchiete pasta

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a medium skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until light brown, 4-5 minutes, shaking pan frequently. Cool and combine with ricotta and mint. In a skillet, heat oil and sauté‚garlic and onion 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes. Add basil, salt and pepper and cook another minute or two. Stir in ricotta mixture and cook over very low heat 1 minute. Cook pasta until almost al dente. Drain and return to pot; stir in sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat until pasta is cooked. Spoon into warm dishes and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.


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