35 pesto cooking light Recipes

  • Pesto Chicken Lasagna
    sweet red pepper, diced, chopped onion, butter and
    16 More
    sweet red pepper, diced, chopped onion, butter, garlic cloves, minced, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, milk, chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, cubed cooked chicken, prepared pesto, sliced ripe olives, drained, egg, lightly beaten, carton (15 oz) ricotta cheese, crumbled feta cheese, marinara sauce, no-cook lasagna noodles, fresh baby spinach, chopped, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
    1 hour 25 min, 19 ingredients
  • Pesto Meat loaf
    garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, fresh basil leaves and
    12 More
    garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, fresh basil leaves, cooked long grain rice, chopped walnuts, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, salt, quick-cooking oats, chopped green onions, egg, lightly beaten, salsa, garlic cloves, minced, salt, ground beef
    1 hour 5 min, 16 ingredients
  • Pesto Cheese 'n Chicken Bundles
    pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls and
    7 More
    pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, light cream cheese with roasted garlic, purchased pesto sauce, jalapenos or 1 tbsp hot pepper jelly, italian style breadcrumbs, cubed cooked chicken, crumbled feta cheese, water
    27 min, 8 ingredients
  • Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
    creamy buttermilk dressing, garlic clove, minced and
    14 More
    creamy buttermilk dressing, garlic clove, minced, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, rice wine vinegar, pasta salad, salt, bow tie (farfalle) pasta, trimmed asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths, cooked chicken breast strips, pulled into bite-size pieces, tomatoes, halved and lightly salted, whole artichoke hearts, drained , cut into sixths, green onions, thinly sliced, pine nuts , toasted in a small skillet over low heat until golden, pesto (homemade or refrigerated prepared variety)
    16 ingredients
  • Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
    fresh basil leaf, garlic cloves, peeled and
    8 More
    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)
    15 min, 10 ingredients
  • Healthy Sun-Dried Tomato Feta Pesto Linguine
    linguine (whole wheat, fresh and refrigerated) and
    10 More
    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)
    15 min, 11 ingredients
  • Shrimp-Onion Crostini With Almond-Parsley Pesto
    shrimp , i used pre-cooked but fresh is fine and
    9 More
    shrimp , i used pre-cooked but fresh is fine, italian bread , day old is fine, plenty olive oil, yellow onion, green onion, grape tomatoes or 1 tomato, fresh parsley, almonds, butter or 1 tbsp extra-light vegetable oil spread, salt & freshly ground black pepper
    40 min, 10 ingredients
  • Garden Tomato and Basil Pesto (Cooking Light) Garden Tomato and Basil Pesto (Cooking Light)
    prebaked pizza crusts, commercial pesto sauce and
    4 More
    prebaked pizza crusts, commercial pesto sauce, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped tomatoes (about 2 large), crushed red pepper flakes, sliced fresh basil
    30 min, 7 ingredients
  • Light Pesto Bread Light Pesto Bread
    bread flour, divided, sugar, salt, divided and
    11 More
    bread flour, divided, sugar, salt, divided, active dry yeast, very warm water (120o to 130o), extra-virgin olive oil, divided, bread flour, divided, vegetable cooking spray, tightly packed fresh parsley, green onions , cut into 2-inch pieces, garlic, halved, freshly ground pepper, grated parmesan cheese, divided, egg white, lightly beaten
    30 min, 14 ingredients
  • Light Pesto Light Pesto
    romano cheese , cut into 1-inch pieces, garlic cloves and
    6 More
    romano cheese , cut into 1-inch pieces, garlic cloves, loosely packed fresh basil, chopped walnuts, salt, pepper, lemon juice, hot cooked spaghetti
    5 min, 8 ingredients
  • Christmas Carrot Pesto Bake Christmas Carrot Pesto Bake
    butter, plain flour, milk, creme fraiche and
    9 More
    butter, plain flour, milk, creme fraiche, crushed black peppercorns, cheddar cheese, grated, eggs, lightly beaten, ready-made pesto sauce, carrots, grated, no pre-cooked lasagna sheets, chopped parsley (to garnish ), vegetables , to brush, green salad, to serve
    1 hour 40 min, 13 ingredients
  • Grilled Chicken-and-Pesto Clubs Grilled Chicken-and-Pesto Clubs
    skinned and boned chicken breast halves, salt, pepper and
    7 More
    skinned and boned chicken breast halves, salt, pepper, homemade pesto, whole wheat bread slices, lightly toasted, goat cheese, crumbled, roasted red bell peppers, drained and thinly sliced, tomatoes, sliced, bacon slices, cooked and cut in half, mixed salad greens
    10 ingredients
  • Fettuccine With Creamy Pesto Chicken Fettuccine With Creamy Pesto Chicken
    fettuccine pasta, cooked, olive oil and
    7 More
    fettuccine pasta, cooked, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breast, salt, pepper, roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, light cream, prepared pesto sauce, parmesan cheese
    35 min, 9 ingredients
  • Anna's Spaghetti and Pesto Trapanese Anna's Spaghetti and Pesto Trapanese
    tomatoes, very ripe and sweet, fresh basil leaves and
    7 More
    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
    45 min, 9 ingredients
  • Grilled Pork Loin With Southwestern Pesto Sauce Grilled Pork Loin With Southwestern Pesto Sauce
    shredded lime peel, lime juice, cooking oil and
    13 More
    shredded lime peel, lime juice, cooking oil, garlic cloves, minced, snipped fresh cilantro, coarsely-ground black pepper, salt, boneless pork top loin roast, grated parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, peeled, jalapeno pepper, seeded cut into quarters, diced green chilies, drained, pine nuts, fresh parsley sprig, lightly -packed, fresh cilantro leaves, lightly -packed, olive oil
    1 hour 20 min, 16 ingredients
  • Chickpea Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms Chickpea Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms
    pine nuts, cooked chickpeas, drained (reserve liquid) and
    7 More
    pine nuts, cooked chickpeas, drained (reserve liquid), lightly packed basil leaves (or 2 cups a mix of basil and parsley), garlic cloves, chopped, water , chickpea cooking liquid, olive oil, salt, grated parmesan cheese (optional) or romano cheese (optional), fresh large mushrooms or 24 small mushrooms
    25 min, 9 ingredients
  • Dennys Chicken Pesto Empanadas Dennys Chicken Pesto Empanadas
    cream cheese, room temperature, butter, room temperature and
    11 More
    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
    15 min, 14 ingredients
  • Mom's Yummy Cream Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce Mom's Yummy Cream Cheese Pesto Pasta Sauce
    garlic cloves, fresh basil or 3/4 cup parsley and
    5 More
    garlic cloves, fresh basil or 3/4 cup parsley, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, cooked broccoli, light cream cheese, hot pasta water
    5 min, 7 ingredients




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