This irresistible pasta dish combines the smooth creaminess of whipped Canadian ricotta with just the right flavour and kick of sun-dried tomatoes and hot pepper flakes.

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PREP 10 min
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COOK 15 min

Ingredients

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Instructions

Step 1

In a large nonstick saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herb seasoning, salt and hot pepper flakes
and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add milk and broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in pasta and return to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together sour cream and ricotta cheese until smooth; set aside.

Step 4

Uncover saucepan and stir in Parmesan cheese and basil until melted and creamy.

Step 5

Spoon into bowls and dollop each with sour cream and ricotta mixture. Garnish as desired.

Cheese Variation

Try substituting Parmesan with other favourite cheeses like crumbled Canadian feta, extra-old cheddar or queso.

Nutritional info per serving:

1/4 recipe
Calories 820
Protein 33g
Carbohydrates 102g
Fat 31g
Saturated Fat 17g
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 85mg
Sodium 890mg
Fibre 5g
Sugar 12g

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