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.