Creamy basil pesto

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsFresh basil leaves
2largesGarlic cloves
½cupFreshly grated Parmesan
3tablespoonsFresh whole-milk ricotta
½cupWalnuts
½cupOlive oil
Salt & freshly ground pepper

Directions

Combine the basil, garlic, Parmesan, ricotta and walnuts in a food processor or blender. Process to mix. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and process to desired consistency. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

From: PESTO! by Dorothy Rankin (The Cook's Garden Catalog - Spring/Summer 1993, pg. 88) ...downloaded from: Salata *Redondo Beach, CA (310)-543-0439 (1:102/125) Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 03-01-95