Creamy Canadian Bacon And Tomato
Use this Canadian bacon and ricotta cheese mixture to fill stuffed pasta such as ravioli and tortellini.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2-1/2 cups filling with 2-1/3 cups sauce
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
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1 medium-size red onion, halved and sliced
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3 medium-size tomatoes, seeded and diced
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Directions
1.
Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon; saute for 3 minutes. Add the red onion and remaining 1 teaspoon oil; reduce the heat to medium; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened.
2.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.
3.
Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together ricotta cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, Parmesan cheese and the chopped basil.
4.
Once thickened, remove the tomato sauce from heat. Stir 1 cup tomato sauce into the ricotta mixture. Use the ricotta mixture for the filling and the tomato mixture as the sauce for topping.
Nutrition information
Calories 198, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 739 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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