HAZELNUT-ORANGE PESTO WITH RICOTTA

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Make a creamy condiment by stirring ricotta into a blend of hazelnuts, basil, orange zest and pecorino.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup lightly toasted hazelnuts
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon orange zest
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely grated aged pecorino
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Put the hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, garlic, orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the pecorino and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly stream in the olive oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the ricotta.

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