Whipped Basil Ricotta

Prep time: 5 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This whipped basil ricotta comes together in just a few minutes and it's perfect spread on top of crusty bread, as a dip, or mixed in with your favorite pasta dish.

Ingredients

1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1 Combine ricotta cheese, basil, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and pepper flakes in a mini food processor and process until all ingredients are well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes.