Creamy Ricotta Pesto
A delightful 10-minute creamy ricotta pesto that combines fresh basil, garlic, and ricotta cheese for a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup raw nuts or seeds of choice (e.g., walnuts)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend the basil and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add the ricotta and Parmesan, pulsing until well-combined.
- Incorporate the nuts or seeds until coarsely chopped.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running to emulsify.
- Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and pulse to combine.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Add a splash of water if too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pesto, ricotta, quick recipes, Italian, creamy sauces, vegetarian