7860 cindi pesto weeknight dish Recipes

pesto sauce, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh cilantro, salt and pepper to taste, pita chips , assorted vegetables

sheets lahvosh flatbread, pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced, lightly packed arugula (about 3 oz.)

prepared basil pesto, bottled roasted red pepper, drained, rinsed, finely chopped, mild goat cheese, softened at room temp, vegetable oil cooking spray , for spraying dish

fresh basil (i can usually grab a package for $2.00 at my local latino grocery store) - just rinse really well., garlic cloves-minced, water -or less (optional is making a less calorie version + 4 tbsp olive oil), olive oil -or less (i happen to have spanish olive oil which provides a little extra taste similar to that of extra virgin olive oil.), walnuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese (it doesn tsp have to be parmegiano reggiano which is super expensive - but do not use that stuff from the green can people - oh you know exactly what i am talking about) - and grating it yourself also saves on money. i can usually get a decent brand for $5-6 dollars a good sized wedge that lasts me a month from the cheese section at the large grocery store- and i use slivers of it over salads, and any pasta dishes., kosher or sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, equipment needed, blender or food processor (i have made pesto in both successfully), cutting board, paper towels or clean hand towels

prepared pizza crust, pesto sauce ( ), grilled chicken breast, sliced, mozzarella cheese, tomato, sliced thinly, roasted garlic

seasoned chicken broth with roasted garlic (i made my own), onion, chopped, frozen peas (can be fresh), frozen cut green beans (can be fresh), zucchini, chopped, tomatoes (cut up or chopped ), cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, pepper, pesto sauce (2 frozen pesto ice cubes), fresh baby spinach, grated parmesan cheese, pesto sauce, carrot , cut into disks, potato , cut into cubes, celery, chopped

lean ground beef (20% fat), seasoned bread crumbs, eggs, lightly whisked, minced onion, pesto sauce (prepared or store bought or pesto)

salmon fillets (no skin), extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground pepper, prepared pesto sauce (refrigerated ) or 3/4 cup fresh homemade pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, sliced plum tomatoes (optional)

dry large farfalle pasta (bowtie), prepared basil pesto (i use classico), mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, black pepper, onion powder, frozen baby peas

olive oil, whole chickens, basil pesto, homemade or 3 tbsp store bought basil pesto, red onions, peeled and sliced in half, green zucchini, sliced in wedges, garlic cloves, peeled, cheery tomatoes

pesto (we tested with alessi), flour tortillas, shredded rotisserie chicken, shredded italian cheese blend, softened butter or yogurt-based spread (we tested with brummel & brown)

whole wheat pasta, pesto, part skim mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, diced, pine nuts, toasted

pesto sauce mix (like knorr), water, extra virgin olive oil, pasta , of choice (we like tricolor rotini), zucchini, chopped, cremini mushrooms, sliced (baby portabella), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, diced, tomatoes, chopped, prosciutto ham, chopped

spinach pasta (you can really use any of your favorite pastas, but the spinach is best for this), italian tomatoes, onion, diced (optional), garlic, minced, white wine, fresh basil, chopped fine, olive oil, salt, pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts (slightly pounded ), pesto sauce (a good quality store bought pesto is fine, or home made if you want), italian breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil, parmesan cheese (optional)