Lighter Basil Pesto

This low calorie pesto recipe has ricotta cheese adding thickness to this lighter version of pesto sauce that's full of the traditional basil flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 42 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.