Ricotta cheese noodles

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsNoodles, thick or any tube shaped noodles
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1smallOnion, finely diced
4Slices bacon, chopped
1Carton ricotta cheese
¼cupParmesan cheese (grated)
1teaspoonParsley flakes (dried)
½teaspoonBasil, (dried)
3tablespoonsHot water
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cook noodles. Do not overcook. Drain.

Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook until onion is tender and bacon is not quite crisp. Drain oil. Put bacon and onion into a mixing bowl and add ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil and hot water. Stir well.

Pour half the noodles into the bacon and onion mixture. Stir well.

Add the other half and stir well again. Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

From Joyce Kohl