Creamy Basil Pesto

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Creamy Basil Pesto Ingredients

2 c Fresh basil leaves 1/2 c Walnuts
2 lg Garlic cloves 1/2 c Olive oil
1/2 c Freshly grated Parmesan Salt & freshly ground pepper
3 tb Fresh whole-milk ricotta

Instructions for Creamy Basil Pesto

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 Cooks Garden Catalog - Spring/Summer 1993, pg. 88) From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

Main Ingredient: HerbsCuisine: Uncategorized

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