Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 small white onion minced
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes undrained (see note)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for sprinkling
• 1/2 cup cream or half-and-half
• 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese, about 2 oz
• 20 fresh basil leavesor
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper crushed
• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti or pasta of your choice