Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1/2 c Pine nuts 4 Plum tomatoes, chopped
1 c Reduced-fat ricotta 4 Fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tb Chopped fresh mint leaves Salt to taste
2 tb Olive oil Pepper to taste
2 Garlic cloves, minced 8 oz Rotelle or orecchiete pasta
1 sm Onion, chopped 1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese

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 saute garlic 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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