Penne with Quick Tomato Sauce and Ricotta Cheese
Great flavor with the fresh basil leaves!!
  1. 1 pound Penne, Mostaccioli, or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
  2. 1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes with liquid
  3. 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil
  4. 2 small cloves garlic, finely chopped
  5. 1 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese
  6. 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  7. Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine the tomatoes, basil and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend at low speed until tomatoes are completely puréed.
  2. Pour mixture into a large saucepan. Heat to boiling, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Remove pot from heat and stir in Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses until evenly distributed. Divide among serving plates and top with chopped fresh basil or parsley.
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