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Ricotta Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage and tomatoes
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Italian Sausage Ricotta Pasta Sauce

A beautiful ricotta pasta sauce made with nothing more than ricotta cheese, Italian Sausage and tomatoes. Plus some Italian seasonings and a little bit of Parmesan of course.
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 655kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Pappardelle pasta
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage crumbled
  • 1 pound fresh tomatoes diced, or 1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 pound ricotta cheese
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add sausage and cook until lightly browned. Drain access grease. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, lemon juice, fresh herbs and 1/2 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce is thick, about 20 minutes. 
  • Stir in ricotta and remove from the heat. Optional: Add some halved cherry tomatoes for texture and color.
  • Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain.
  • Serve sauce over individual plates of pasta. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 904IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg