Penne with Ricotta and Mint Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp minced fresh mint
1 tbsp butter or stick margarine, melted
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 lb uncooked penne ( tube-shaped pasta)
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain the pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid to the ricotta mixture; stir until mixture is well-blended.
Add the pasta to the ricotta mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	163.58 Kcal (685 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.73g	13%
Cholesterol	19.27mg	6%
Sodium	466.43mg	19%
Potassium	85.95mg	2%
Total Carbs	10.54g	4%
Sugars	1.72g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.44g	14%
Protein	8.29g	17%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	15mg	83%
Calcium	140.4mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.57 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.7g	13%
Cholesterol	14.79mg	6%
Sodium	358.03mg	19%
Potassium	65.98mg	2%
Total Carbs	8.09g	4%
Sugars	1.32g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.64g	14%
Protein	6.36g	17%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	11.5mg	83%
Calcium	107.8mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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