Country Style Pasta With Ricotta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 thick slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. part-skim Ricotta cheese
1/4 c. coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp. finely chopped scallion green
1 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 lb. penne rigati

Preparation

In a large heavy skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until it is lightly browned and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
Add the oil and onion.
Reduce the heat to low and cook until onion is softened and translucent, about 8 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.