Are you ready to revolutionize your pesto game? Move over, traditional basil and pine nut combo—it’s time to get inventive with this versatile green sauce! Have you ever considered whipping up a vibrant carrot top pesto or maybe a robust broccoli blend? Or perhaps you’re daring enough to try a fiery cilantro concoction?
But let’s not stop at pasta—pesto’s potential stretches far beyond the spaghetti bowl. Imagine it as the secret twist in a variety of chicken dishes, or as the heart of vegan creations. Picture it bringing new life to baked beef and shells, or adding a zesty kick to tortellini. Think beyond the jar with pesto-infused aioli, tantalizing chicken wings, elegant crostini, creamy Alfredo sauce, and even stuffed crescent rolls.
This isn’t just a pesto roundup; it’s a culinary adventure waiting to happen. Get ready to explore the most imaginative pesto pairings you’ve ever encountered!
Vegan Parsley Pesto
This pesto features the bright flavor and color of flat-leaf parsley along with garlic-infused oil and toasted pine nuts. Get the recipe for Parsley Pesto.
Basil Pesto
Everyone needs a basic recipe for basil pesto and we love our rendition. Make sure you have high quality Italian pine nuts. Get the recipe for Basil Pesto.
Pesto Chicken Wings
Pesto is not just for pasta, and once you try the classic garlicky basil sauce slathered on chicken wings, this might become your favorite new way to enjoy it. Get the recipe for Pesto Chicken Wings.
Salmon with Basil-Caper Pesto
Salmon is such a great weeknight dinner and this one combines the heart-healthy fish with a tangy fresh basil and caper dressing. Did you know that capers are actually berries? Who knew! Keep a jar in the fridge and you will find uses for them! Get the recipe for Salmon with Basil-Caper Pesto.
Vegan Kale Pesto
Our Kale Pesto happens to be vegan – taking advantage of “cheesy” nutritional yeast. The body of the pesto if made up of the expected basil but with hearty kale and flat-leaf parsley as well, which lends balance to the other two bold greens. We do like pesto with pine nuts, which this uses, but we provide options for other nuts and seeds. Get the recipe.
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Pesto does not just mean basil. Here we have Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto for a completely different taste – and color – sensation. Get the recipe for Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto.
Pasta with Tuna & Sun Dried Tomatoes
I developed this dish to show you how you can make a hearty, delicious dinner using pantry ingredients like pasta and canned tuna and that a great dinner can get on the table in the time it takes to boil water and cook pasta. Get the recipe for Pasta with Tuna & Sun Dried Tomatoes.
Simple Carrot Top Pesto
This simple carrot top pesto recipe is a delicious way to use every part of the carrot! With loads of carrot greens and a handful of fresh basil, this homemade pesto has a fresh flavor and takes only minutes to make. Get the recipe for Simple Carrot Top Pesto.
Easy Broccoli Pesto
This easy Broccoli Pesto recipe is a quick and simple way to make a versatile and healthy pesto. Perfect for sandwiches, on pizza, to use as a dip with snacks, and so much more! Best of all, it brings all of the nutrition of broccoli and only takes 10 minutes to prepare! Get the recipe for Easy Broccoli Pesto.
Vegan Kale Stem Pesto
This Kale Stem Pesto is vegan as is! This pesto recipe uses kale stems as the main ingredient with some parsley, walnuts, and garlic. Get the recipe for Vegan Kale Stem Pesto.
Spicy Cilantro Pesto
Try this Spicy Cilantro Pesto Recipe that is easy to make with cilantro, cotija cheese, almonds, and chipotles. Also a list of pesto recipe ideas! Get the recipe for Spicy Cilantro Pesto.
Radish Greens Pesto
Using radish greens to make pesto is a great way to reduce food waste. Save the green tops from a bunch of radishes and swap them out for basil to make this easy and nutritious pesto. Radish greens pesto is great tossed with pasta, used as a sauce for chicken, red meat or fish and delicious as a spread! Get the recipe for Radish Greens Pesto.
Asparagus Pesto
This Asparagus Pesto recipe will be your new favorite pasta topping during asparagus season. The pesto is good on bread too. Get the recipe for Asparagus Pesto.
Basil Cashew Pesto
Nothing beats freshly made basil cashew pesto! You can use a mortar and pestle or food processor to prepare this flavorful basil cashew pesto sauce from scratch. Get the recipe for Basil Cashew Pesto.
Halloumi Pesto Chicken
Halloumi pesto chicken is colorful, easy and FULL of flavor! Get the recipe for Halloumi Pesto Chicken.
Pesto Tortellini Salad with Asparagus
Got an abundance of fresh basil? Make a batch of basil pesto and enjoy it in this flavor-packed Pesto Tortellini Salad with Asparagus. It’s a perfectly delicious spring & summer pasta salad. Get the recipe for Pesto Tortellini Salad with Asparagus.
Tuna Pesto Crostini
Wow party guests and your own tastebuds with bite-sized Tuna Pesto Crostini! This appetizer, an adaptation on a favorite Italian sandwich, is scrumptious. Top a toasted baguette with homemade spinach pistachio pesto, then a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese and crumbled tuna in olive oil. Drizzle with a balsamic reduction, then serve immediately. These perfectly balanced appetizers are sure to be a hit and make for a delicious snack or meal, too! Get the recipe for Tuna Pesto Crostini.
Roasted Potato Salad with Pesto
Love potato salad? This Roasted Potato Salad with Pesto is a unique twist on the classic that adds leafy greens, crunchy veggies and herbs to the mix! Easy to customize, this recipe for potato salad is perfect for sharing. Makes 6 servings, but is easily doubled. Get the recipe for Roasted Potato Salad with Pesto.
Baked Pesto Chicken
My Baked Pesto Chicken recipe is an easy and delicious dinner recipe that will leave your taste buds singing with joy! With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, this pesto chicken bake is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something hearty and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Get the recipe for Baked Pesto Chicken.
Shrimp Pesto Pasta
This shrimp pesto pasta is complemented with parmesan, angel hair pasta, plump shrimp, and a rich herby pesto sauce. It comes together on the stovetop in around 20 minutes with simple but flavorful ingredients! Get the recipe for Shrimp Pesto Pasta.
Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Easy 5-ingreient Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad takes just minutes to make and is packed with flavor. Get the recipe for Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad.
Pesto Alfredo
Pesto Alfredo, easy homemade Fettuccine Alfredo recipe with Pesto Alfredo sauce. A quick and simple dinner that the whole family will love. Get the recipe for Pesto Alfredo.
Pesto Aioli
This Pesto Aioli is easy to make made with pantry staples and ready in just 5 minutes! This flavorful condiment is perfect serve as a dip, spread, or sauce that goes with everything. Suitable for vegetarian, low carb and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Get the recipe for Pesto Aioli.
Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella
Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella is a creamy pasta infused with the delicious flavours of pesto and topped with shredded mozzarella cheese. If you have been wondering if you can make pasta in the Instant Pot, this recipe will show you how. Get the recipe for Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella.
Italian Basil Beef and Shells
This scrumptious Italian Basil Beef and Shells casserole is one of those easy pasta entrees that are suitable for family-style dining or a casual get together with friends. Sea shell shaped pasta is mixed with Italian seasoned ground beef then smothered in a basil pesto cream sauce that’s packed with flavor. Assemble this dish in advance and have it ready to bake when you’re ready for easy meals and entertaining. Get the recipe for Italian Basil Beef and Shells.
Mozzarella and Pesto Stuffed Crescent Rolls
These mozzarella and pesto stuffed crescent rolls are easy to make! Just fill, roll, and bake for a tasty, cheesy bread to accompany your meal. Get the recipe for Mozzarella and Pesto Stuffed Crescent Rolls.
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