Lighter Basil Pesto

Lighter Basil Pesto

Recipe by Jtallent from allrecipes.com

Condiment,Pasta 15 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
  • ¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or as needed

Instructions

  • Chop basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add ricotta cheese to basil mixture and process. Repeat with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add vegetable broth and process until sauce is smooth. Add more broth if pesto is too thick.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 42
  • Carbohydrate: 1g
  • Fat: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 0g

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