Enjoy this very refreshing yet spicy and easy to make pasta. Something different from the usual tomato based or creamy pasta. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this simple dish. It’s suitable for vegetarians. However, if you are a strict vegetarian who do not consume garlic, by all means skip the garlic in this recipe.

This delicious pasta takes only 25 minutes to make and makes a huge serving of 8. Enjoy!

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Ingredients needed:

• 12 ounces dried boy tie pasta
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 up coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 1 7-ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped (2/3 cup)

Cooking method:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and drain well. Return the pasta to a hot pan, cover and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, for the sauce, in a small saucepan melt the butter over medium-low heat.
3. Add the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, crushed red pepper and salt.
4. Cook and stir just until it is heated through. Stir in the basil and roasted peppers.
5. Add the sauce to the warm pasta, toss it until well coated.
6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition facts per serving:

• 256 calories
• 10 gram total fat (6 gram saturated fat)
• 26 milligram cholesterol
• 198 milligram sodium
• 34 gram carbo
• 2 gram fiber
• 9 gram protein

Is this meal nutritious for you? Find out more here on my nutrition page.

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