Pasta with Ricotta-Walnut Sauce

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces pasta (preferably vermicelli)
• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, Chopped
• 1  tablespoon margarine, softened
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil, Chopped
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, Chopped (about 2 oz)

Directions

1. GARNISH: cherry tomatoes or broccoli florets, more grated Parmesan cheese, and sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper, optional.
2. Boil a large pot of water; cook pasta until al dente.
3. While pasta is cooking, in bowl of food processor, place ricotta, yogurt, margarine, garlic, walnuts, and chhese; process till smooth.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients.
5. When pasta is done, drain well.
6. Toss with sauce.
7. Top with garnishes and serve immediately.
8. VARIATIONS: - when sauce is tossed with pasta, add steamed vegetables such