Rachel Ray Pasta - Pesto, Red Sauce, and Cheese

By wpolumbo

Rachel Ray brings the flavor again!

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• handful torn basil
• 1 lb. small pasta shells
• 1 cup pesto
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 lb. grated fresh mozzarella
• Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Saute one small onion and 3 cloves garlic.

Add crushed tomatoes.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add torn basil.

Let simmer.

Cook pasta.

Add 1 cup pesto and 1 cup Ricotta cheese.

Stir well.

Place in greased baking dish.

Top with mozzarella and a couple handfuls of Parmesan cheese.

Quick melt dish in broiler.

Cover with sauce and serve!