Pasta With Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Margarine1 Teaspoon
 Onion1/3 Cup (16 tbs), minced
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), minced
 Canned Italian tomatoes - 1/2 cup, reserve liquid, seeded and chopped
 Dry white table wine - 2 tablespoons
 Italian seasoning1/4 Teaspoon, dried
 Part-skim ricotta cheese - 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons
 Milk fat1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Macaroni2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese 1/2 Ounce, divided
 Pepper1 Dash

Directions

GETTING READY
1. In a blender, process ricotta cheese and milk on high speed for 1 minute; scrape down the sides if necessary.
2. Separate 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and keep aside for garnishing.

MAKING
3. In a 9-inch nonstick skillet, heat margarine to melt.
4. Add onion and garlic; cook with occasional stirring for about 2 minutes over medium high heat until the onion softens.
5. Add tomatoes along with the reserved liquid, wine, and Italian seasoning; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes with occasional stirring.
6. Pour the ricotta-cheese mixture into skillet.
7. Add pasta, all Parmesan cheese except the 1 teaspoon kept aside for garnishing and pepper; toss and coat well.

SERVING
8. In a serving bowl, spoon pasta mixture.
9. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.
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