137 basil pesto light Recipes

almonds, diced fire-roasted tomatoes , drained, diced fire-roasted tomatoes , drained, fresh basil (lightly packed), red-wine vinegar, red-wine vinegar, crushed red pepper (or to taste), extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt

uncooked fancy pasta, diced ham or 2 cups pork or 2 cups beef or 2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey, broccoli florets , steamed til barely tender, shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, lightly packed fresh basil leaf, garlic, fat-free mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt

mayonnaise, honey mustard, garlic, pressed, cooked chicken, shredded, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, lightly beaten, prepared basil pesto, honey mustard, chopped sun-dried tomato, chopped red onion, olive oil, mixed salad greens, balsamic vinaigrette, chopped tomato, garnish optional

fresh basil leaf, garlic cloves, peeled, fresh parsley, chopped (curly or flat leaf ), pine nuts, lightly toasted, parmesan cheese, freshly grated (don tsp use pre-grated cheese!), salt, extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, balsamic vinegar (i used white balsamic) or 2 -3 tbsp red wine vinegar (i used white balsamic), cooked pasta, drained chilled (of your choice)

butternut squash , halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 1/2 lb), chopped fresh oregano, unsalted butter, melted, parmesan cheese, grated and divided, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, wonton wrappers, egg, lightly beaten, garlic cloves, fresh baby spinach, fresh basil, walnuts, toasted, chopped, and divided, extra-virgin olive oil, organic vegetable broth, fresh lemon juice, water

linguine (whole wheat, fresh and refrigerated), sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed), olive oil, lightly packed basil leaves, almonds, chopped, shredded parmesan cheese, bottled minced garlic, salt, black pepper, crumbled feta cheese (reduced-fat ), water , leftover from cooking the pasta (see step 1)

italian bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut into 20 slices, about 1/2 inch thick, garlic cloves, halved crosswise, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, balls fresh , lightly salted mozzarella, prepared basil pesto (see cooks notes), mascarpone, softened, pitted black olives (mediterranean-style or canned california), ends trimmed and each olive cut crosswise into thirds, roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry , and cut into thin strips

shrimp, peeled and deveined, sliced mushrooms , lightly sauteid in 1 tsp olive oil with salt, linguine, sun-dried tomatoes, drained, parsley (about 2 cups), basil leaves, hazelnuts, lightly toasted, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper (to taste), olive oil

fat-free cream cheese, shredded provolone cheese, light mayonnaise, salt, cracked black pepper, bottled minced garlic, commercial pesto, divided, sliced fresh basil leaves, thick) slices diagonally cut italian or french bread baguette, bottled or homemade marinara sauce

pine nuts, lightly packed fresh basil, garlic, crushed, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil , plus more if needed, grated parmesan cheese

whole wheat baguette (18 inches long) or 1 italian bread (18 inches long), basil pesto, prosciutto, sliced thin (about 3 oz), arugula (chopped ) or 1 cup baby arugula, lightly packed, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, olive oil flavored cooking spray

boneless skinless chicken breast, sheets phyllo pastry, basil pesto, crushed garlic, light cream cheese or 1 tbsp low-fat cream cheese

cream cheese, room temperature, butter, room temperature, all-purpose flour, salt, chicken breast, cooked and shredded, fresh basil, garlic cloves, halved, sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped, parmegiano reggiano, grated, ricotta cheese, egg lightly beaten, salt and pepper

fresh basil leaves (about 1 1/2 cups/30 g lightly packed), pine nuts, toasted, freshly grated parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, tomatoes , on the vine, fresh linguine, garlic cloves, minced, shrimp, peeled and deveined, parmesan cheese, shaved (for garnish )

tomatoes, very ripe and sweet, fresh basil leaves, plump garlic clove, crushed and peeled, whole almond, lightly toasted, red pepper flakes , to taste, coarse sea salt (more for cooking the pasta) or 1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste (more for cooking the pasta), extra-virgin olive oil, spaghetti, freshly grated grana padano or 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese

plain bagel, philadelphia extra light cream cheese, bell pepper , diced chunkily, reduced fat basil pesto, tomato puree, fresh spinach leaves, handful pine nuts

garlic cloves, fresh basil or 3/4 cup parsley, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, cooked broccoli, light cream cheese, hot pasta water

whole milk, diced tomatoes, drained, tomato paste, onion, chopped, salt and pepper, sugar, all-purpose flour, butter, cut in pieces, stalk celery, coarsely chopped, garlic clove, store bought basil pesto (or use watercress and hazelnut pesto sauce see recipe below), watercress, stems removed, hazelnuts, toasted, extra virgin olive oil , eyeball it, cracked garlic cloves, ground nutmeg or 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg, salt and pepper, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling , plus 1 tbsp, sweet italian sausage patties , 1/4 lb each, available in packaged meat case of the market, cubanelle long sweet italian light green pepper, seeded and sliced, yellow onion, sliced, salt and pepper, italian bread or 8 slices white bread, deli-sliced provolone cheese