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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta
2 tbl chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tbl olive oil
2 x garlic cloves, minced
1 sm onion, chopped
4 x plum tomatoes, chopped
4 x fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt to taste
pepper to taste
8 oz rotelle or orecchiete pasta
Instructions:
Instructions: In a medium skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until light brown, 4-5 minutes, shaking pan frequently. Cool and combine with ricotta and mint.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauteegarlic and onion 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes. Add basil, salt and pepper and cook another minute or two. Stir in ricotta mixture and cook over very low heat 1 minute.

Cook pasta until almost al dente. Drain and return to pot; stir in sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat until pasta is cooked. Spoon into warm dishes and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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