Our favorite pesto recipes - 26 recipes
Make homemade pesto! We have several variations of Pesto, a delicious sauces you can put on anything!
Top rated Pesto recipes
Lentil and Basil Pesto Pasta
![Lentil and Basil Pesto Pasta](/media/31/01/b2ad6759ed97c98cb538013ec2df1b7b161a.jpg/tsp/lentil-and-basil-pesto-pasta.jpg)
By mirelsonp
1. In the bowl of food processor, add basil, garlic, pine nuts lentils, and lemon juice
- For the Pesto:
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves (reserve a few leaves for garnish)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- For the Pasta:
- 3 1/2 cups dry farfalle (bowtie) or other pasta
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cooked or canned green lentils, rinsed and drained
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Extra Virgin Olive oil, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Linguine Pesto with Italian Chicken Strips
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By WaffleCrumbs
Found in Taste of Home, served with Robust Italian Salad from same cookbook
- 8 oz. linguine
- 3 garlic herb chicken breasts, cut into strips or chicken breasts seasoned with italian herbs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 c. frozen corn, thawed
- 1 (3 1/2 oz.) jar prepared pesto
- 1/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 t. pepper
- salt to taste
Basil Pesto
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By á-24474
Put the basil and 3-4 cloves of garlic into the food processor and process with steel blade until basil and garlic ...
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed into measuring cup
- measuring cup)
- 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (choose a a flavorful olive oil for pesto)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 3/4 cup coarsely grated coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Pesto Chicken Meatballs
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By toobze
Pesto Sauce Rinse basil thoroughly to rid it of any dirt
- Pesto Sauce
- 2 cups basil leaves, picked from their stems and loosely packed
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 extra virgin olive oil or more
- Pepper
- Meatballs
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce, homemade (recipe below) or store-bought
- 1 small-medium onion, cut in fine dice
- 1/2 cup-3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (I take bread and shred it in the food processor or you can use panko)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- Splash of milk
Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Mozzarella and Pesto
![Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Mozzarella and Pesto](/media/b7/31/703435bcfcbcb864c4e4138fafe7c8104168.jpg/tsp/grilled-balsamic-chicken-with-mozzarella-and-pesto.jpg)
By kimvess
Impress your family and guests with this easy to make 4 ingredient main dish
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 1 large ball fresh buffalo mozzarella, cut into four thick slices
- Pesto (homemade or store-bought)
Pesto Chicken Flatbread
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By KimberlySeverino
1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2
- 2 (6-inch) flatbreads (or one 12-inch)
- 1 clove roasted garlic
- 2 heaping tbsps. pesto
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 heaping tbsps. shredded parmesan
Open-Face Pesto-Chicken Burgers
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By á-175897
Pesto chicken burgers are easy to make for a quick dinner
- 1 pound uncooked ground chicken or ground turkey
- 4 tablespoons purchased basil pesto
- 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or salt
- 2 3-inch pieces ciabatta bread or four 3/4-inch-thick slices rustic Italian bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, arugula, or spring garden mix
- 8 small tomato slices
- Ground black pepper
50 Things to Make With Pesto
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By á-3145
1. Pesto Meatballs Mix 1 pound ground turkey with 1/2 cup each breadcrumbs and pesto, and 1/4 cup each milk and gra...
- How to make pesto:
- Blend 8 cups packed basil leaves, 1 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, 2 to 4 garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until almost smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad
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By I_love_cooking
This Caprese-inspired pasta toss is the ultimate summer main for a busy weeknight, outdoor picnic, or lunch on the ...
- PESTO SAUCE:
- 16 ounce uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce (recipe follows)
- 1 cup boconccini (small fresh mozzarella balls marinated in olive oil)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- 3 gloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Grilled Pesto Chicken Kebab
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By christoph
Tender pieces of chicken are marinated in pesto and grilled with tomatoes to create an explosion of summer flavor
- 1 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts or walnuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ cubes
- cherry tomatoes
- wooden skewers
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More Pesto recipes
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Low-Carb Pesto Chicken & Veggie...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 boneless chicken breast, cubed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 ear of corn, kernels sliced off
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized into spaghetti
- Pesto
- 3 cups basil leaves, packed
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Cheesy Pesto Chicken
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 8 oz package of cream cheese (whipped or regular)
- 1 8 oz package of pesto
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
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Pasta with Bacon and Corn 'Pesto'
- 4 slices thick bacon, cut into lardons
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels from about 6 ears
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound taglietelle, fettucini, or other pasta
- 3/4 cup slivered basil leaves
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Crock Pot Pesto Ranch Chicken...
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 ounce jar of pesto
- 1 package Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
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5-Ingredient Pesto Chicken Stuffed...
- 6 red, orange, or yellow bell peppers
- 2 chicken breast, cooked and shredded (You could also use a whole rotisserie chicken.)
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided and shredded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 (6.25-ounce) jar pesto
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Baked Pesto Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken tenders
- 3 1/2 ounces basil pesto
- 3 roma tomatoes, sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Dash of salt
- Dash of black pepper
- Dash of parmesan cheese, shredded
- Dash of Italian seasoning
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Linguine with Pesto and Mussels
- For Pesto:
- 1 big bunch basil
- 2 large handfuls pine nuts or almonds
- garlic
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb. mussels, washed
- 1-2 garden tomatoes
- 1 ball mozzarella
- Linguine or favorite pasta
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Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Pasta with...
- Asparagus-Spinach Pesto Ingredients:
- 1 lb. (16 oz.) dried pasta (I used DeLallo whole wheat)
- 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2-3 Tbsp. blackening powder (use your favorite brand, or cajun seasoning, or this recipe here)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- asparagus-spinach pesto (see ingredients below)
- 1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 lb), ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Pesto Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked chicken or turkey, shredded
- 4 cups cooked broccoli florets
- 2 cups Dannon® Oikos® Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
- 1 pound cooked penne or fettuccine
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Chicken and Shrimp with Pesto
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8-12 fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 T. oil or butter
- 2 shallots, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch of asparagus, chopped
- 1 recipe for Walnut Asparagus Pesto (see my Sauces cookbook)
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Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and...
- 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
- 6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
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Pesto Chicken Pasta
- 1 package (16 ounce) penne (or preferred) pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cut into thin strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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