Ingredients

• 4 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce
• 1 (9 ounce) package pappardelle (wide pasta), broken into large pieces
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, bring sauce and 2 cups water to a boil; reduce to a simmer.
2. Add noodles and simmer, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Season with salt.
4. Serve with a dollop of ricotta, basil and sprinkle of pepper.