Arugula-Basil Pesto with Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Ricotta
- Level: Easy
- Total: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 1 cup pesto
- Level: Easy
- Total: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 1 cup pesto
Ingredients
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 1/2 cups arugula
1 1/2 cups basil
Kosher salt
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
Directions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until lightly browned; let cool. Pulse in a food processor until finely ground.
- Add the arugula, basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the parmesan and pulse to combine.
- Slowly pour in the olive oil, pulsing to incorporate. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the ricotta. You'll have about 1 cup pesto; use about 1/2 cup for 1 pound pasta.
