Broken Noodles with Tomato Sauce and Ricotta

"For the fastest pasta, cut to the chase: Cook pappardelle in the tomato sauce. Finish with ricotta and basil."

Make 4 servings.

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

Directions :

1. 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.