Creamy Basil Pesto

This Italian sauce features Fresh basil leaves, Garlic cloves, Freshly grated Parmesan, Fresh whole-milk ricotta, Walnuts. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 697.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Italian sauce features Fresh basil leaves, Garlic cloves, Freshly grated Parmesan, Fresh whole-milk ricotta, Walnuts. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

2 cup Fresh basil leaves
2 lg Garlic cloves
1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan
3 tablespoon Fresh whole-milk ricotta
1/2 cup Walnuts
1/2 cup Olive oil

Directions

1
Salt & freshly ground pepper
2
Combine the basil, garlic, Parmesan, ricotta and walnuts in a food processor or blender.
3
Process to mix.
4
With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper and process to desired consistency.
6
Let stand 5 minutes before serving

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 697.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59.3g92%
Saturated Fat 11.7g59%
Cholesterol 26.6mg9%
Sodium 481.3mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 25.6g9%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 22.5g45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/creamy-basil-pesto/