1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta
1 (28-ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes with juice
1/2 loosely packed cup fresh basil, plus more for garnish
2 small cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, combine the tomatoes, basil and garlic in a blender or food processor.
3. Blend at low speed until tomatoes are completely pureed.
4. Pour mixture into a large saucepan.
5. Heat to boiling, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
6. When pasta is done, drain well.
7. Return pasta to cooking pot, add the tomato sauce and heat over low heat until sauce is simmering and the pasta is coated with sauce.
8. Remove pot from heat and stir in ricotta and Parmesan cheeses until evenly distributed.
9. Divide among serving plates and top with chopped fresh basil.
Based on individual serving.
Calories: 530
Total Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 94 g
Protein: 22 g
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Source: I Love Pasta
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