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Layered Pesto Dip
| Servings | cook method | prep | cook | ready |
| 12 | Saute | 20 minutes | 10 minutes or less | Less than 1 hour |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, divided
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chopped tomato
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- fresh basil leaves, optional for garnis
1. Melt margarine or butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic; cook until tender, stirring frequently.
2. Place in blender or food processor container along with the
chopped basil, 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons
Parmesan cheese and the lemon juice; cover. Blend until
smooth. Spoon into medium bowl; cover. Refrigerate at least 1
hour to allow flavors to blend.
3. Spread remaining 1/2 cup ricotta cheese on 10-inch serving
platter to within 3 inches of edge. Cover with layers of the basil
mixture, tomatoes and remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan
cheese. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
