Pecan Free Garlic Scallion Fresh Herb Pesto

Bright, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, this pesto is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Packed basil and flat-leaf parsley form the green backbone, while scallion tops add a mild, grassy bite that feels a little unexpected and completely addictive. Instead of the pine nuts or tree nuts that show up in so many pesto recipes, raw sunflower seeds do the heavy lifting here — they add body and a subtle nuttiness without any of the cross-contact concerns that come with nut-based versions. Fresh ricotta is the other smart swap, lending a creamy, slightly tangy richness that makes the texture feel luxurious rather than oily. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few pulses, so you get a sauce with real texture — not a smooth, featureless paste. Toss it with pasta, spread it on crusty bread, or spoon it over roasted vegetables and watch it disappear. Store-bought pesto rarely gets this fresh or this vibrant, and now you don't have to settle.

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