Larry's Family Foods Recipes
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					Spinach and Ricotta Pesto
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Yield: Makes 4 servings
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
						Ingredients
						
							
								
									
										
									
			 						
										
											
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											tablespoons | 
											
												
												walnuts
												
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											| 1/2 | 
											lb. | 
											
												
												spinach, washed and trimmed
												
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												small clove garlic, coarsley chopped
												
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											| 2 | 
											tablespoons | 
											
												
												olive oil
												
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											| 1/2 | 
											cup | 
											
												
												ricotta cheese
												
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											| 1/4 | 
											cup | 
											
												
												grated Parmesan cheese
												
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												salt to taste
												
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												freshly ground pepper to taste
												
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						Directions:
						Place the walnuts, spinach and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor.  Process until finely chopped, scraping sides of bowl as necessary.    With motor running, pour in olive oil until a smooth paste forms.    Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the ricotta, Parmesan and salt and pepper.   
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Source:  "Cool Kitchen" (William Morrow,  1998)
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Larry's Family Foods Recipes
	https://www.larrysfamilyfoods.com/Recipes/Detail/4005/Spinach_and_Ricotta_Pesto