Light Creamy Basil Pesto

Name: Light Creamy Basil Pesto
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 , medium garlic cloves, unpeeled; 3 cups, fresh basil leaf, stems and buds discarded (2 to 3 bunches); 1 ounce, Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup, part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 , shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt

Italian
Light
Condiments
Sauces

Creating a light version of this fat-laden condiment was a formidable task, but our tasty stand-in has strong basil flavor and minimal fat.

SERVES 4 to 6 (Makes about 1 cup, enough to sauce 1 lb cooked pasta)

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