Walnut and Pine Nut Pesto

Serve this nutty pesto over pasta for a delicious twist on the basil version.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  shelled walnuts
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1  dash nutmeg
•  salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. In a wooden bowl or food processor, mash walnuts and pine nuts until they have a grainy consistency. Add all remaining ingredients except cream and mix thoroughly. The sauce may be prepared ahead of time to this point. Add cream just before serving. Do not heat sauce, but serve over hot pasta.