Pasta with Ricotta and Fresh Herbs

Name: Pasta with Ricotta and Fresh Herbs
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce container low-fat ricotta cheese; 2/3 cup nonfat milk; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 12 ounces

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 15-ounce container low-fat ricotta cheese
2/3 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 ounces

Directions

1

Blend ricotta cheese, milk and Parmesan in processor until smooth.
2

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add onion; saute until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
4

Add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
5

Add ricotta mixture, basil, chives and parsley to skillet; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
6

Mix in rotelle.
7

Season with salt and pepper.