*  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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