Ingredients

4 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce

1 package (9 ounces) 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

Preparation

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