Country Style Pasta With Ricotta

• 2 thick slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 lb. part-skim Ricotta cheese
• 1/4 c. coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped scallion green
• 1 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1 lb. penne rigati

1. In a large heavy skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until it is lightly browned and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the oil and onion.
3. Reduce the heat to low and cook until onion is softened and translucent, about 8 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.

bacon, extra virgin olive oil, onion, ricotta cheese, flat leaf parsley, fresh basil, scallion green, parmesan cheese, salt, freshly ground pepper, penne rigati

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=463844 (may not work)