Hazelnut, Ricotta, and Lemon Pesto Recipe | Epicurious

Hazelnut, Ricotta, and Lemon Pesto Recipe | Epicurious

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This can be tossed with a pound of pasta (serve warm or chilled), used as a topping for grilled chicken, or spread onto toasted slices of baguette or focaccia.

Keywords

  • sauce
  • condiment
  • spreads
  • italian
  • hazelnut
  • ricotta
  • lemon
  • basil
  • gluten free
  • vegetarian
  • easy
  • quick
  • make ahead
  • no-cook
  • food processor
  • summer
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 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

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