51 favorite pesto Recipes

pesto sauce (prepared or fresh ), pasta sauce (your favorite kind ), cream cheese, softened, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, chopped and squeezed dry, artichokes (small or quartered ), sun-dried tomato, chopped, fresh parmesan cheese, shredded, divided, lasagna noodles (cooked and drained according to package)

garlic cloves, peeled, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, toasted, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh ground black pepper, pesto sauce (you can use store bought or use your favorite homemade ), mozzarella cheese (small perlini mozzarella balls work best,you can use larger mozzarella, just cut it down into smalle), roasted red pepper, sliced

potatoes, peeled and cubed, milk, butter, room temperature, salt, pepper, pesto sauce (pesto or your favorite store bought), basil, garnish, pine nuts, garnish

a little olive oil for the pan, fresh spinach, washed, nonfat ricotta cheese or nonfat cottage cheese, walnut pesto, garlic, minced, salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, grated parmesan cheese, minced walnuts, lightly toasted, low-sugar tomato sauce (or your favorite sauce), fresh, uncooked green (spinach ) lasagna noodles or, if using dried, no-boil noodles, low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated, walnut pesto, fresh basil leaves, garlic, lightly toasted walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, extra-virgin olive oil (for storage)

fresh basil (sweet , lemon, or lime basil, mixing is fine), pine nuts, avocados (peeled and pitted ), garlic cloves (more if cloves are smaller), fresh lemon juice, olive oil (plus more if needed), serrano pepper (optional for spicy kick), salt, your favorite pasta or 1 lb your favorite grilled meat, etc

whole wheat pizza dough (store-bought or home-made), olive oil, sliced mushrooms, onion, coarsely chopped, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained, herbed goat cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (or your favorite pizza cheese), sliced black olives, pesto sauce (store-bought or home-made)

cannelini beans, drained, garlic, prepared basil pesto, olive oil, juice of half a lemon, sea salt, favorite crackers or celery stalks

unsalted butter, baby portabella mushrooms or 1 lb cremini mushroom, sliced, garlic clove, minced, pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought ), provolone cheese, shredded, tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick and deseeded, grated parmesan cheese, refrigerated pizza dough (unbaked. or use your favorite homemade recipe )

onion, finely chopped, diced tomatoes, undrained, basil pesto (ready made or your favorite recipe )

basil pesto (or your favorite recipe ), loaves french bread , 24 inches long, sliced lengthwise, sweet roasted red peppers, drained and sliced, shredded mozzarella cheese or 8 oz shredded three-cheese blend

cheese ravioli, enough for two servings (or your favorite pasta), carrots , cut into matchsticks, diced tomato, green pepper (chopped or thinly sliced ), red onion , cut into thin slices, olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper, olive oil, water, pesto sauce, mixture

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)

cream cheese, basil pesto (use your favorite pre-made or make your own ), cinnamon stick, red bell pepper, chopped fine

baguette (any kind ), sharp white cheddar or double gloucester cheese, (or your favorite hard cheese) sliced, pesto

wild mushrooms (chanterelle, shitake, oyster, button mushrooms can be used as a filler if some others are not availa), shallot, finely chopped, garlic clove, crushed, flat leaf parsley, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, salt (adjust to your liking), pepper (adjust to your liking), asiago cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated, basil pesto (your favorite homemade recipe or jarred ), french baguette

butter, fresh wild mushrooms, finely diced (chanterelle, shitake, oyster, button mushrooms can be used as a filler if some others are not availa), shallot, finely chopped, garlic clove, crushed, flat leaf parsley, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, salt (adjust to your liking), pepper (adjust to your liking), parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup asiago cheese, finely grated, basil pesto (your favorite homemade recipe or jarred ), french baguette