15 tomato pesto cooking light Recipes

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)

roma tomatoes , halved lengthwise, olive bread, lightly toasted, cooked turkey (white meat), fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, fresh arugula leaves, rinsed and dried

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)

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)

cooked short-grain rice or 2 cups cooked medium-grain rice, parmesan cheese, grated, egg, lightly beaten, tomato sauce or 1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce, if you prefer, mozzarella cheese, sliced, tomato, thinly sliced, mushroom, sliced, green onions, sliced

lean ground beef (20% fat), seasoned bread crumbs, egg, lightly whisked, minced onion, pesto sauce (prepared or store bought or pesto), ziti pasta or 1 lb penne, cooked al dente, baby spinach, chopped, ricotta cheese, egg, fresh parsley, cubed mozzarella cheese (about 12 oz), freshly grated romano cheese (about 3 oz), black pepper, tomato sauce

mayonnaise, honey mustard, garlic, pressed, cooked chicken, shredded, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, lightly beaten, prepared basil pesto, honey mustard, chopped sun-dried tomato, chopped red onion, olive oil, mixed salad greens, balsamic vinaigrette, chopped tomato, garnish optional

prebaked pizza crusts, commercial pesto sauce, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped tomatoes (about 2 large), crushed red pepper flakes, sliced fresh basil

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

frozen chopped spinach thawed, petite diced tomatoes drained, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, whole large eggs lightly beaten, half and half, bacon cooked and crumbled, sharp cheddar cheese shredded, mozzarella cheese shredded, pesto seasoning or basil, ground red pepper, wheel 9 inch frozen deep dish piecrust

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

baguette, slices lightly toasted, mayonnaise , can sub miracle whip and (optional), sun-dried tomato pesto, more if desired, bacon , cooked crisp and broken into small pieces, jarred artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped, shredded mozzarella cheese, see note for other cheese suggestions

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