CREAMY CANADIAN BACON AND TOMATO

CREAMY CANADIAN BACON AND TOMATO image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
1 medium-size red onion, halved and sliced
3 medium-size tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

1. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon; saute for 3 minutes. Add the red onion and remaining 1 teaspoon oil; reduce the heat to medium; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened. 2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. 3. Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together ricotta cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, Parmesan cheese and the chopped basil. 4. Once thickened, remove the tomato sauce from heat. Stir 1 cup tomato sauce into the ricotta mixture. Use the ricotta mixture for the filling and the tomato mixture as the sauce for topping.