Deluxe pasta with ricotta-walnut sauce

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

8 oz Pasta (preferably vermicelli

----------------------------RICOTTA-WALNUT SAUCE----------------------------
1/2 c Ricotta cheese 1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese (1 oz
1/2 c Plain Yogurt 1/2 c Chopped fresh parsley
1 tb Margarine, softened 1 tb Chopped fresh Basil
2 x Cloves Garlic, minced 1/2 ts Black Pepper
1/2 c Chopped Walnuts (about 2 oz)

GARNISH: cherry tomatoes or broccoli florets, more grated Parmesan cheese,
and sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper, optional.
Boil a large pot of water; cook pasta until al dente.
While pasta is cooking, in bowl of food processor, place ricotta, yogurt,
margarine, garlic, walnuts, and chhese; process till smooth. Stir in
remaining ingredients.
When pasta is done, drain well. Toss with sauce. Top with garnishes and
serve immediately.
VARIATIONS: - when sauce is tossed with pasta, add steamed vegetables such