Spinach Artichoke Dip with Pesto Drizzle Recipe | Saratoga Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil
• ½ cup Basil Olive Oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional but recommended)
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• Salt to taste
• 4 fresh artichokes, cleaned or 1 (14 ounce) can of artichokes, drained and chopped
• 1 lemon
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bags fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon salt for spinach
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup Parmesan, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1½ teaspoons chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 cups shredded cheese, grated on large holes of box grater