Fresh pesto made in a mortar and pestle and mixed with cherry tomatoes and ricotta cheese is an authentic recipe from Sicily, Italy.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
211 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 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.
Step 2
Mix pesto, cherry tomatoes, and ricotta cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 cups cherry tomatoes, seeded and diced
0.5 cup ricotta cheese
0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
0.33333334326744 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
