ROASTED-ALMOND RICOTTA PESTO WITH OLIVES

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Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Olive     No-Cook     Roast     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Ricotta     Almond     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small garlic clove
2/3 cup roasted unsalted almonds
4 cups basil leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup ricotta (preferably fresh)
1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
Accompaniment: 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained, reserving 1 cup cooking water

Steps:

  • With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Stop motor and add almonds, basil, lemon juice, parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil, blending until incorporated.
  • Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in ricotta and olives and season with salt.
  • Toss hot spaghetti with pesto. Thin with some of cooking water.

Imsad Boy
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to use pesto.


Jaciel Pinon
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Dj joy Kumar
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This is the best pesto I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Sayed Sayed
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I've never made pesto before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Ismail Roonjha
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I'm not a fan of olives, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious!


Md Al-amin
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This pesto is a great way to add flavor to a simple pasta dish.


Jason Barrant
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I made this pesto for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Margaret Tidwell
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I used this pesto to top grilled chicken and it was delicious. I can't wait to try it on other dishes.


Terrence Lee
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds for the almonds. It worked out great!


Jessiona sparks
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any cooking. It's so quick and easy to make.


Purity 254
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This pesto is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese.


Baraka Sulley
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious!


Angelo Perez
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I made this pesto with fresh basil from my garden and it was amazing! The flavors were so vibrant and fresh.


nazha Mostafa moon
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The ricotta cheese adds a nice creamy texture to the pesto. I also love the addition of olives.


Imtyaj Ansari
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Roasted almond? What a brilliant idea! I can't wait to try it.


Dipendra chaudhary
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This is now my go-to pesto recipe. It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.


illuminerdy
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few ingredients, you can create a truly special dish. I highly recommend it!


SpeedTracker 95
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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. Will definitely be making this again.


Himal Kc
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This roasted almond ricotta pesto is so incredibly flavorful and delicious! I'm blown away by how easy it was to make. Thank you for sharing this recipe!