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Ricotta Pasta with Sausage

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, medium, chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • parsley
  • basil

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta.
  • Place the ricotta, butter, and Parmigiano or Romano cheese in a large bowl.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the EVOO and sausage. Brown the sausage, then add the onions and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add the parsley and cook 2 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat.Drain the pasta. Add to the bowl with the cheeses. Toss to melt the butter and evenly coat the pasta with cheeses, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Top pasta with basil. Season with a little salt. Toss and serve at the table.