1 shallot, peeled, trimmed, and roughly chopped

2 cups (500 ml) fresh basil leaves

2 cloves garlic, divided

½ tsp (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes

¼ tsp (1 ml) salt, plus more to taste

Zest and juice of a lemon, divided

⅓ cup (80 ml) olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

1 19oz/540ml can white kidney beans

½ cup (125 ml) ricotta

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Sliced baguette, for serving