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Ricotta Pasta With Sausage

Recipe #299485 | 30 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: dicentra

365: No Repeats. Rachael Ray

Posted on: Apr 19, 2008

Ingredients

  • lb penne or ziti pasta, rigate
  • coarse salt
  • cups ricotta cheese
  • tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese or romano cheese
  • tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (generous handful)
  • lb bulk italian sweet sausage
  • coarse black pepper
  • fresh basil leaf, shredded (about 20 leaves)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and salt the water. Cook the pasta until al dente, with a bite to it.
    2. 2
      Place the ricotta, butter, and Parmigiano or Romano cheese in a large bowl.
    3. 3
      Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the EVOO and sausage. Brown the sausage, then add the onions and cook 5 minutes. Add the parsley and cook 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
    4. 4
      Drain the pasta. Add to the bowl with the cheeses. Toss to melt the butter and evenly coat the pasta with cheeses, then season with salt and pepper. Top pasta with basil.
    5. 5
      Season with a little salt. Toss and serve at the table.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (403g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 951
    Calories from Fat 387 (40%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 43.1g 66%
    Saturated Fat 20.5g 102%
    Monounsaturated Fat 16.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 118mg 39%
    Sodium 918mg 38%
    Potassium 751mg 21%
    Total Carbohydrate 99.4g 33%
    Dietary Fiber 13.0g 51%
    Sugars 1.5g
    Protein 44.6g 89%
    Vitamin A 1300mcg 26%
    Vitamin B6 0.6mg 27%
    Vitamin B12 1.7mcg 28%
    Vitamin C 6mg 11%
    Vitamin E 2mcg 9%
    Calcium 425mg 42%
    Iron 3mg 18%

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