ARUGULA-BASIL PESTO WITH PINE NUTS, PARMESAN AND RICOTTA

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Arugula-Basil Pesto with Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Ricotta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup pesto

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)

Steps:

  • 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.

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