1 3/4 cups part-skim Ricotta or deli-style Ricotta cheese (15 oz.)
1/2 4-ounce package light cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cubed
3/4 cup low-sodium or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni (12 oz.), uncooked
1 27 1/2-ounce jar Ragú Light Pasta Sauce — Tomato and Herb
3/4 cup shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese (3 oz.)
Servings: 10
1. In small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together Ricotta cheese, light cream cheese, broth, Parmesan cheese and seasonings; heat until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently. DO NOT BOIL.
2. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Heat pasta sauce.
3. Toss hot pasta and Ricotta sauce; spread into 13 × 9 × 2-inch baking dish. Spoon pasta sauce over top, covering pasta completely; sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
Baking Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
1/2 4-ounce package light cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cubed
3/4 cup low-sodium or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni (12 oz.), uncooked
1 27 1/2-ounce jar Ragú Light Pasta Sauce — Tomato and Herb
3/4 cup shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese (3 oz.)
Servings: 10
1. In small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together Ricotta cheese, light cream cheese, broth, Parmesan cheese and seasonings; heat until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently. DO NOT BOIL.
2. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Heat pasta sauce.
3. Toss hot pasta and Ricotta sauce; spread into 13 × 9 × 2-inch baking dish. Spoon pasta sauce over top, covering pasta completely; sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
Baking Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
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