43 cool pesto Recipes

fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry, olive oil, pecans, toasted golden brown and cooled, freshly grated parmesan, garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp salt

fresh basil leaves , tightly packed, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, garlic cloves, halved, pine nuts, salt and pepper, to taste, full-bodied olive oil, ricotta cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese, diced mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley, minced, green onion, minced, egg yolk, marjoram, minced garlic, dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped, dried oregano, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, lasagna noodle , cooked al dente and cooled

peas (from approximately 1 1/2 lb in pods) or 1 1/2 cups a 10-oz package frozen , defrosted, garlic clove, minced, pine nuts, toasted and cooled, grated parmesan cheese, table salt, plus more for pasta water, olive oil, dried linguine, basil or mint leaf

angel hair pasta , cooked as directed on box, home grown fresh basil (or fresh as you can), toasted pine nuts, cooled, grated parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese (either or both), garlic, olive oil

eggs, hard-boiled, cooled and diced, plain fat free greek yogurt, pesto sauce, avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

white rice, cooked, cooled, crabmeat, avocado, 1/4 in. chopped, cucumber, peeled, 1/4 chop, green onion, sliced thin, mayonnaise , fat free, wasabi paste, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, jalapeno-cilantro tortillas or pesto-garlic tortillas or honey-wheat tortilla

string beans or french beans, tipped and blanched, drained and cooled, salt, tarragon, leaves only, garlic clove, peeled, grated zest of 1 lemon, freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, purple onion, halved, thinly sliced, julienned zest of 1 lemon

dried spaghetti, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh sage, garlic clove, chopped, salt, walnuts, toasted and cooled, olive oil, grated parmigiano-reggiano (3/4 oz) plus additional for serving, black pepper

vine ripened tomatoes , about 1 lb, mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh,sliced 1/4 inch thick, fresh ground black pepper, basil or mint or parsley sprig, garlic, coarsely chopped, fresh basil leaf, fresh italian parsley, fresh mint leaves, toasted pine nuts, cooled, freshly grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar , to taste, salt & freshly ground black pepper

arugula (about 3/4 lb), washed well and spun dry, pine nuts, toasted golden and cooled, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt, garlic clove, chopped, olive oil, water plus additional if desired, chicken broth, water, whole boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 lb), halved

milk, egg, olive oil, fine dry bread crumbs, ground cumin, paprika, whole boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb total), halved, plain yogurt, fresh lime juice, water, coriander lime pesto, fresh coriander sprigs, washed well and spun dry, fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry, walnuts, toasted brown and cooled, olive oil, freshly grated parmesan, freshly grated lime zest

water, quick-cooking bulgur, fresh italian parsley leaves with tender stems, almonds, toasted, cooled, generous ) coarsely chopped shallots, more) fresh lemon juice, divided, extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing, chicken breast halves with skin (about 1 1/2 lb), fresh apricots, halved, pitted , or 16 drained canned apricot halves, butter lettuce leaves

carrots, zucchini, dried linguine, fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry, fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry, fresh thyme leaves, fresh rosemary leaves, fresh tarragon leaves, freshly grated parmesan (about 1 1/2 oz), olive oil, walnuts, toasted golden brown and cooled, balsamic vinegar

garlic, peeled, salt, fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, lemons , zested, fennel seed, fresh thyme, leaves stripped and finely chopped, fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped, a handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, asparagus spears, prosciutto, basil leaves, about 20 leaves, fresh mint leaves , 5 to 6 stems stripped of their leaves, a handful pine nuts, 3 to 4 tbsp, lightly toasted and cooled, grated parmigiano-reggiano, cannellini beans, rinsed, garbanzo beans, rinsed

bacon, fresh bagged and pre-washed spinach, rinsed and sliced mushrooms, diced tomato, fresh cooked shrimp, cooled or 1 lb frozen pre-cooked shrimp, thawed, peach, fat-free sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing, green hot pepper sauce (such as a green jalapeno sauce), baguette , loaf from the bakery, fresh basil leaves, fresh mozzarella cheese, diced tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil pesto (i use the pre-made type from the dairy section)

shell pasta , cooked al dente, cooled and well drained, pesto sauce, pre-prepared, lemon , juice of, tuna in water, drained (or 3 oz. tuna packets), scallions, chopped, whole roasted red pepper, jarred, cut in small pieces, grape tomatoes, halved, feta cheese, crumbled, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste)

prosciutto, chopped, basil pesto, plain nonfat greek yogurt, white vinegar, dried dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper (for dressing), cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled, mozzarella cheese , cut into bite sized chunks (about 1 1/2 cup.), green onion, sliced, cucumber, seeded and cubed, sun-dried tomato, chopped, pimiento, chopped, salt and pepper, to taste (for finished salad, if needed)

chicken breasts, shell pasta (cooked according to package directions and cooled), head broccoli (washed, cut and steamed , left slightly crunchy), red onion, diced, fresh parsley, chopped (any fresh herb of your choice), salt and pepper, pine nuts, toasted, prepared pesto sauce, cider vinegar, sour cream, italian dressing