Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Baked Pasta w/Sun Dried Tomatoes and Ricotta Cheese

3 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 C chopped sun dried tomatoes, drained
1 (14.5oz) can tomatoes, cut
1 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
8oz penne pasta
8oz ricotta cheese
1/2 C Parmesan cheese

Heat 2 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes or until starting to brown. Add garlic and sun dried tomatoes; saute 3 more minutes. Add tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir well; reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta until tender. Drain. Toss with remaining olive oil. Preheat oven to 350. Combine ricotta, pasta and sauce; mix gently to combine. Pour into medium baking dish and top with Parmesan. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.

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