Ricotta-Walnut Sauce For Pasta (Lighter Version) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (preferably toasted)
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced

Preparation

Put all of the ingredients, except the Parmesan cheese, parsley and basil, into a food processor; process until the mixture is a slightly chunky puree.
Transfer to a small saucepan.
Stir over low heat until warm (Do not let sauce come to a boil).
toss with hot, freshly cooked pasta in a large pot over low heat.
Remove from the heat, toss in the Parmesan cheese, parsley and basil.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve immediately.