Pesto alla Siciliana

Ingredients

• 0.33 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 ounces fresh basil leaves , stems removed
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes , seeded and diced
• 0.5 cups ricotta cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil, basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic in a mortar. Crush with a pestle until pesto is finely ground, but not too smooth.

2. 2

   Mix pesto, cherry tomatoes, and ricotta cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.