Penne with Ricotta and Mint

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

1 tablespoon minced fresh mint

1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain the pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid to the ricotta mixture; stir until mixture is well-blended.
3. Add the pasta to the ricotta mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

By RecipeOfHealth.com