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Ricotta & Pignoli Sauce

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Submitted by christajadeskywalker

Ingredients

½ 118
CUP ML PINE NUTS
1 237
CUP ML RICOTTA CHEESE
reduced-fat
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML MINT LEAVES
fresh, chopped
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL
2 2
CLOVES CLOVES GARLIC
minced
1 1
SMALL SMALL ONIONS
chopped
4 4
EACH EACH BASIL
fresh, chopped *
1 1
X X SALT
to taste *
1 1
X X BLACK PEPPER
to taste *
8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G PASTA, ROTELLE (WAGON WHEEL)
or orecchiete *
½ 118
CUP ML PARMESAN CHEESE
grated

Directions

In a medium skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until light brown, 4 to 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 to 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 ¼ 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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 217g (7.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 316 74% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Sugars g
Protein 25g
Vitamin A 29% Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 24% Iron 13%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 

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