Shelly's Recipe

Rigatoni with Ricotta Cheese, Marinara Sauce and Mushrooms

Category: Pasta

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 whole (about 1/2 cup) shallots, chopped
1/2 pound (about 3 cups) button mushrooms, sliced
1 jar Marinara Sauce
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
1 (16 oz) box BARILLA Rigatoni
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shallots and saute for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook an additional 3-4 minutes; set aside.

Add sauce and ricotta cheese to skillet. Simmer for 4 minutes and set aside.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Re-heat sauce. Drain pasta; add to hot sauce and toss.

Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with chopped basil and serve. Serves 4-6