RICOTTA SAUCE FOR SHORT PASTA

Ricotta Sauce for Short Pasta image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories weekday, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 10m

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 heaping cup ricotta
4 tablespoons mascarpone
2 tablespoons milk
Salt and pepper
1 egg yolk
8 walnut halves, chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

Steps:

In a bowl, stir together the ricotta, mascarpone and milk. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in the egg yolk, walnuts and chives. This sauce may be spread on canapés or tossed with short pasta like penne ( pound) and a little of the pasta cooking water.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 225 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram