Walnut and Ricotta Pesto
A creamy pesto of toasted walnuts, basil and ricotta finished with pecorino and lemon zest. Serve with pasta or on toasted bread.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min
Ingredients
| 1/2 ч.ч. | walnuts |
| 5 с.л. | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 ч.л. или повече | ground garlic |
| 12 големи пресни листа | fresh basil, coarsely chopped (or parsley) |
| 1 1/2 ч.ч. | ricotta cheese |
| 1/2 ч.л. | grated lemon zest |
| 2 с.л. | grated pecorino (or Grana Padano or Parmesan) |
| на вкус | sea salt |
| на вкус | freshly ground black pepper |
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan and let them cool.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in the pan and briefly fry the garlic.
- Transfer the chopped walnuts, garlic and basil to a blender and purée until smooth.
- Add the ricotta, remaining olive oil and grated lemon zest. Blend again.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the pecorino and seasonings to taste.
- The finished walnut and ricotta pesto can be eaten with pasta or on toasted slices.
Prep 10 min · Total 10 min · Serves 4