Walnut and Pine Nut Pesto |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Serve this nutty pesto over pasta for a delicious twist on the basil version. Ingredients:
1/2 cup shelled walnuts |
1/4 cup pine nuts |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 cup ricotta cheese |
1 dash nutmeg |
salt, to taste |
pepper, to taste |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
Directions:
1. In a wooden bowl or food processor, mash walnuts and pine nuts until they have a grainy consistency. Add all remaining ingredients except cream and mix thoroughly. The sauce may be prepared ahead of time to this point. Add cream just before serving. Do not heat sauce, but serve over hot pasta.
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