50 pesto smashed Recipes

garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh basil leaves, kalamata olives, pitted and patted dry, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, red or yukon gold potatoes (2 to 3 in. diameter), well-scrubbed, minced flat-leaf parsley

cilantro , 1/4 cup leaves reserved for serving, garlic clove, smashed and peeled, fresh ginger, peeled, vegetable oil, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, lime zest, grated, lime juice, light brown sugar, roasted peanuts, divided, low sodium soy sauce, linguine , cooked according to package instructions

lemon, artichokes, fresh flat-leaf parsley, pine nuts, toasted, freshly grated parmesan, garlic clove, smashed, extra-virgin olive oil, dried pasta such as campanelle (small, bell-shaped pasta) or small shells

extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, bone racks of lamb , bones frenched and trimmings reserved (see note), carrot, chopped, stalk of celery, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, tomato, chopped, dry red wine, low-sodium beef broth, flat-leaf parsley, chopped , stems reserved, thyme, chopped , stems reserved, salt, freshly ground black pepper, pine nuts, flat-leaf parsley leaves, garlic , smashed, lemon , finely grated zest only, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper

lamb shoulder roasts , tied have your butcher do this, salt and freshly ground pepper, almonds, garlic , smashed, mint leaves , from 1 3-oz bunch, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon wedges, for serving

baby italian eggplants , sliced lengthwise 1-inch thick, canola oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, grilled or roasted red peppers, skin and seeds removed and chopped, pine nuts, garlic, fresh thyme leaves, olive oil, grated parmesan, fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced , weighted for a for a few hours to remove excess liquid, fresh oregano leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, canola oil, garlic , smashed to a paste, spanish paprika, cayenne, day old italian bread, crusts removed , coarsely ground in food processor, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh thyme, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, spice rub from cajun-rubbed spiced turkey

fresh sage leaf, fresh flat leaf parsley, garlic clove, smashed, coriander seed, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon zest, toasted pine nuts or 2 tbsp walnuts, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, unsalted almonds, toasted, fresh basil leaf, washed and patted dry, salt, fresh ground black pepper, pernod

poblano peppers , halved lengthwise and cored (about 6 oz each), olive oil , plus additional for chiles, unpeeled garlic cloves, lightly smashed, scallions, cilantro leaf, crumbled queso fresco (or feta cheese), salt & freshly ground black pepper

walnuts, lightly packed flat-leaf parsley with thick stems removed, garlic , smashed, grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, olive oil, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, fresh or frozen cheese tortellini, butter

garlic cloves, smashed, loosely packed) basil leaves, coarsely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, eggplant , sliced 1/2 inch thick lengthwise or crosswise, ricotta salata, sliced 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick, spaghettini

walnut halves, garlic , smashed, chopped raw broccoli florets and tender stems (about 4 oz), fresh basil leaves , plus a few sprigs, for garnish, low-sodium vegetable broth, freshly grated nutmeg, red pepper flakes , optional, kosher salt, juice of 1/2 small lemon (1 tbsp), extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano , romano or grana padano cheese, whole wheat or tri-color fusilli

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 oz each), zucchini , cut into 3-by-1/2-inch strips (about 6 oz each), olive oil flavored cooking spray, garlic cloves, smashed, red wine vinegar, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, whole blanched almond (about 1/4 cup), shallot, coarsely chopped, loosely packed fresh mint, grated pecorino cheese (about 1 oz), extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil

kosher salt, kale, stemmed and leaves torn (about 1 lb), whole wheat spaghetti, roasted salted pistachios, garlic , smashed, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan, fresh lemon juice , plus lemon wedges, for serving, freshly ground black pepper

linguine pasta, avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded (about 12 oz total ), baby arugula leaves (3 oz), fresh basil leaves, fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes), garlic, peeled and smashed, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, grated parmesan (4 oz), sliced almonds, toasted (see cook s note)

kosher salt, orzo pasta, ears corn, shucked and silks removed, extra-virgin olive oil, frozen artichoke hearts, thawed (about 3 cups), extra-virgin olive oil, walnut halves, toasted (see cook s note), fresh oregano leaves, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, fresh lemon juice, garlic , smashed, zest of 1 large lemon, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, tomatoes, halved (about 28), grated parmesan, freshly ground black pepper

blanched almonds, kosher salt, broccoli florets, fresh basil, garlic , smashed, extra-virgin olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, red bell peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, stalk celery, diced, carrot, diced, leek (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, kosher salt, fresh thyme, tomato paste, low-sodium chicken broth, russet potato, peeled and diced, white bread

fresh cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, smashed, celery seed, coarse salt , plus more to taste, freshly grated black pepper, boneless rump roast, trimmed, fresh cilantro, leaves coarsely chopped, pine nuts, lightly toasted, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, prepared grated horseradish, coarse salt, extra-virgin olive oil , plus more if needed, kaiser or other crusty sandwich rolls