Shellfish 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. Fresh ricotta steps in where you might expect pine nuts or hard cheese, lending a creamy, slightly tangy richness that makes the texture luxuriously smooth without being heavy. Sunflower seeds bring just enough nuttiness and body to hold everything together beautifully. For anyone navigating shellfish concerns, store-bought pestos and restaurant sauces can be a genuine minefield — shared equipment, mystery ingredients, and vague labeling make it hard to feel confident. Making it yourself with this straightforward food processor method puts you fully in control, and every single ingredient here is clean and easy to verify. The whole process comes together in just a few pulses, so you're not spending your afternoon in the kitchen. Toss it with pasta, spread it on crusty bread, or swirl it into soup — this is one of those versatile sauces you'll want to keep on rotation all season long.

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