Carrageenan Free Garlic Mint Fresh Pesto

Fresh pesto is one of those sauces that makes everything it touches taste more alive, and this garlic-mint version brings a cool, herby brightness that the classic basil-only formula just can't match. The combination of mint and basil creates a layered flavor — grassy and sweet up front, with a clean finish that pairs beautifully with pasta, grilled vegetables, or a thick slice of crusty bread. Toasting the pine nuts first is a small step that pays off big, adding a warm, nutty depth that anchors all those fresh flavors. Fresh ricotta steps in where you might expect parmesan, lending a creamy, lush body to the sauce without any of the processed dairy additives or thickeners — like carrageenan — that sneak into so many store-bought alternatives. Streaming the olive oil in slowly while the processor runs is the key to getting that thick, spoonable consistency with just enough texture left to feel rustic and real. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for a couple of days, though honestly it rarely lasts that long.

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