Ricotta Sauce for Short Pasta

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

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (16 servings)

    57 calories; 4 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 23 milligrams cholesterol; 27 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Makes about 2 cups

Preparation

1. 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.

About 10 minutes