Walnut‑Ricotta Pesto Pasta

This creamy, rustic pesto makes use of a simple method to crush nuts right on the baking sheet they are toasted on, without the need for any special equipment. When the rich, tender walnuts are stirred into a seasoned ricotta mixture, the tiny bits add crunch to this luxurious and satisfying pasta dish. Broccolini briefly blanches in the pot just as the pasta finishes cooking, further minimizing fuss and clean up and making this a complete and rounded meal.