Penne with Ricotta and Mint

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon mint leaves fresh minced
• 2 tablespoons parsley fresh minced
• 2 tablespoons green onions thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon 
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 
• 1 pound penne pasta) (tube-shaped uncooked
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon stick margarine melted

Equipment

• bowl
• colander

Directions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
3. Drain the pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
4. Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid to the ricotta mixture; stir until mixture is well-blended.
5. Add the pasta to the ricotta mixture; toss well.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan.