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Pasta With Ricotta Pesto
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a very cheese recipe but it tastes really good if you love cheese.
Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup grates parmesan cheese
black pepper, to taste
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese or 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
Directions:
1. Boil water to cook pasta while making pesto.
2. In food processor, process garlic, basil and pinenuts for 30 seconds, until almost smooth.
3. Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 cup ricotta cheese and remaining ingredients and process for 45 seconds until thoroughly blended.
4. Set aside and cook pasta.
5. Toss well-drained pasta with pesto and serve with remaining parmesan cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com