3 sl Bacon; diced
1    Onion; chopped
1/2 ts Red Pepper Flakes
1    Jar (14oz) Marinara Sauce
15 oz Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/4 c  Parmesan Cheese *
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Freshly Ground Pepper
1/4 c  Flat-leaf Parsley; chopped
1 lb Pene or Ziti; cooked

* Freshly grated Cook bacon in large saucepan until crisp; drain on paper
towel. Discard all but 1 tbsp drippings from skillet. Add onion and red
pepper flakes; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender,
about 5 mins. Add marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a mixer
bowl, beat ricotta, Parmesan, salt and pepper until creamy. Stir in
parsley. Toss pasta immediately with marinara sauce and bacon. Pass
ricotta.
Per serving: 725 Calories; 33g Protein; 20g Fat; 103g Carbohydrates;
1,246mg Sodium; 44mg Cholesterol.