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Rotini with Fresh Tomato, Basil and Ricotta Sauce

Contributed By: DCC
DCC

A light and refreshing pasta dish that will fill you up.

Ingredients

1 Container (15oz) ricotta cheese

1/4 cup Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Freshly ground black pepper

2 Large tomatoes, cored and cut

Into thin wedges

2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp Salt

1 box (16oz) rotini

1/4 cup Pasta cooking water,

Reserved

2 tbsp Slivered basil leaves

Preparation

Whisk the ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pepper in a large bowl. Combine the tomatoes, olive oil and salt in separate bowl. Cook the pasta according to package directions in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente or firm to the bite. Ladle out 1/4 cup pasta cooking water and stir into the ricotta mixture. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the ricotta cheese mixture along with the tomatoes and basil. Stir to blend and serve at once.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 454
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 51 g
Protein: 23 g
Vitamin A: 1191 IU
Vitamin C: 12 mg
Calcium: 364 mg
Sodium: 507 mg
Iron: 2.6 mg
Fiber: 3 g