Title: Creamy Basil Pesto
Categories: Sauce Herb
Yield: 1 Servings

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

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 Cook's Garden Catalog - Spring/Summer 1993, pg. 88)

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