Lighter Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts
• 0.25 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper , to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable broth , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add ricotta cheese to basil mixture and process. Repeat with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add vegetable broth and process until sauce is smooth. Add more broth if pesto is too thick.