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Creamy Parmesan Pesto
  • Prep
    25 mins
  • Total
    15 mins
  • Serving
    4 cups

Creamy Parmesan Pesto

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon (3 - 4 cloves) chopped garlic
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (5-ounce) container Frigo® Fresh shaved Parmesan
  • 1 (15-ounce) container Frigo® Whole Milk Ricotta
  • 2 ½ cups packed fresh basil leaves, stems removed
  • ½ cup packed fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Puree ¼ cup olive oil, zest and juice of one lemon, and garlic in a food processor or blender.  Add chopped walnuts and the Frigo® Fresh shaved Parmesan and pulse for 30 seconds or until broken up.
  2. Next, add ¼ cup Frigo® Whole Milk Ricotta, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.  Stream in remaining olive oil and continue to blend until the basil is minced fine and Frigo® Whole Milk Ricotta is evenly dispersed throughout.  Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lemon juice for brightness, and Frigo® Shredded Parmesan Cheese for saltiness, and black pepper for spice.
  3. This versatile recipe is wonderful tossed together with sautéed chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.  Or, serve the Creamy Parmesan Pesto as a sauce to dress up baked potatoes, jazz up a salad, or spread onto toasted slices of bread for a delicious appetizer.

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