Spicy Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• .5 tsp dried red pepper flakes
• 1 14.5oz can of diced tomatoes
• Salt, to taste
• .5 lb rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• .25 cup chopped pine nuts

Preparation:

1. Bring water to a boil
2. In a large skillet over setting medium-low, heat the oil. Add garlic and pepper flakes and sauté until garlic is light tan and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
3. When water comes to a boil, add salt and pasta. Cook according to pasta directions. Drain.
4. Toss pasta with tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, basil, and pine nuts. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Cook Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 2-3