HAZELNUT, RICOTTA, AND LEMON PESTO

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Provided by Michael Chiarello

Categories     Food Processor     Cheese     Citrus     Nut     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese (from one 15-ounce container)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons (packed) finely grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Fine sea salt

Steps:

  • With processor running, drop garlic clove into machine and blend until finely chopped. Add hazelnuts, basil, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; process until hazelnuts and basil are finely chopped. Add ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon peel, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil; process until well blended. Transfer mixture to small bowl and stir in Pecorino Romano cheese. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

Md faisal Bd
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Tenay Saint
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Rasel Hossain
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I'm not a huge fan of hazelnuts, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors are so well-balanced that the hazelnuts don't overpower the other ingredients.


ISMAIL Khaled
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This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant. I'm definitely going to impress my guests with this one!


Tochukwu destiny
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I love how this dish is both healthy and delicious. It's a great option for a weeknight meal.


Azaman Victory
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have some on hand, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


azkasper86
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This dish is so versatile. You can add any type of vegetables or protein that you like. I've even made it with leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious!


M Purchas
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Beamed
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Notyourblaze
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I'm not a huge fan of hazelnuts, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors are so well-balanced that the hazelnuts don't overpower the other ingredients.


Itx_ikram_ 900
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This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant. I'm definitely going to impress my guests with this one!


Cody Garcia
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friend and she loved it! It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


zuhal saghar
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was amazing! The chicken added a nice protein boost and made the dish even more filling.


Tanzim Tuha
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. I always have some on hand, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Fiza Farheen Nisha (Fiza Prasad)
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I love how this dish is both light and flavorful. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Urme Akter
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This is one of the most delicious pasta dishes I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Md Sayem
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this dish changed my mind. The lemon and ricotta add a really nice brightness and creaminess.


Sinenhlanhla Khanye
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This dish was easy to make and turned out even better than I expected. I highly recommend it!


mody semsem
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Nitesh Chaudhary
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the hazelnut, ricotta, and lemon pesto were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.