1 (3 ounce) package instant ricotta cheese, torn into small pieces
1 cup water
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound white and sweet saltine cracker crumbs
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
In a large bowl, mix pasta, water, onion, olive oil, cracker crumbs, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegars, basil, oregano, sage, red pepper flakes.
Cover bowl, and microwave for 1 minute on Microwave setting. Stir in the ricotta and water. Microwave another minute, stirring gently. Return the cheese to bowl, and mix thoroughly.