Best Healthy No Bake Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese*
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 or 3 large fresh basil leaves (or 1 tbsp of dried basil)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 2 cans artichoke hearts drained, rinsed, and halved
• 4-5 cups fresh baby spinach
• salt & pepper to taste