Penne With Three Cheeses

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I first had this dish at the terra cotta cafe in tucson. It was actually served wih bacon and shrimp*. It is so simple to prepare and you can adjust the spiciness up or down according to the amount of peppers you add. *you can add 4 slices of thick sliced, smoked bacon, cooked & chopped along with the tomatoes. You can also top with sauted shrimp.

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Steps

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Mix the ricotta , cream and garlic together.

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Put in a pan with the tomato , cilantro and pepper flakes.

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Warm over medium heat , then add the mozarella and 2-3 tblsp of the parmesan.

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Heat over low heat until the mozarella is melted.

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Add the cooked penne to the pan and heat gently , mixing carefully.

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Serve in wide soup bowls.

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Garnish with chopped parsley and reserved parmesan.

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Ingredients

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ricotta cheese, half-and-half, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, hot pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, penne pasta, parsley