30 Best Recipes with Pesto

Pesto Pasta Salad

This refreshing Pesto Pasta Salad is a vibrant mix of flavors that's perfect for picnics and barbeques.

Ingredients

• 200g fusilli pasta
• 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 100g mozzarella balls, halved
• 70g pesto sauce
• 50g baby spinach
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method

1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto sauce, and baby spinach.
3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and toss everything together until well combined.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Pesto Chicken Skewers

These Pesto Chicken Skewers are a delightful way to add some Italian flair to your grill sessions.

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 100g pesto sauce
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method

1. In a bowl, mix the chicken cubes with pesto sauce and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Thread the chicken and bell pepper chunks onto skewers.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

These Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious appetizer that pairs beautifully with a glass of wine.

Ingredients

• 12 large button mushrooms, stems removed
• 80g cream cheese
• 50g pesto sauce
• 30g grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, pesto sauce, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
3. Spoon the mixture into the mushroom caps.
4. Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
5. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Pesto and Ricotta Pizza

This Pesto and Ricotta Pizza is a fantastic fusion of creamy and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough
• 100g pesto sauce
• 150g ricotta cheese
• 100g cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 50g arugula
• Olive oil for drizzling

Cooking Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
3. Spread pesto sauce evenly over the dough.
4. Dollop ricotta cheese over the pesto and scatter cherry tomato slices on top.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
6. Top with fresh arugula and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Pesto Zucchini Noodles

A delicious low-carb alternative, Pesto Zucchini Noodles are a fresh and healthy meal option.

Ingredients

• 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized
• 100g pesto sauce
• 30g pine nuts, toasted
• 50g cherry tomatoes, halved
• Grated Parmesan for garnish

Cooking Method

1. In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the spiralized zucchinis for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
2. Add the pesto sauce and toss to coat the noodles evenly.
3. Remove from heat and top with cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.
4. Garnish with grated Parmesan before serving.

Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Take your classic sandwich to the next level with this creamy Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of sourdough bread
• 100g pesto sauce
• 200g mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 50g sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
• Butter for spreading

Cooking Method

1. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
2. On the unbuttered side, spread pesto sauce and layer with mozzarella cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
3. Close the sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
4. Grill on a stovetop skillet over medium heat until the bread is golden and the cheese melts.
5. Cut in half and serve warm.

Pesto Baked Salmon

Pesto Baked Salmon is a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 100g pesto sauce
• 1 lemon, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Spread pesto sauce evenly over each fillet and top with lemon slices.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.
5. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Pesto Risotto

Creamy and aromatic, Pesto Risotto is a comforting dish that's full of flavor.

Ingredients

• 200g arborio rice
• 100g pesto sauce
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1L vegetable stock
• 50g grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Cooking Method

1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
2. Add arborio rice and stir until lightly toasted.
3. Gradually add vegetable stock, a ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed.
4. Once the rice is cooked and creamy, stir in pesto sauce and Parmesan cheese.
5. Serve warm with additional Parmesan as garnish.

Pesto Quinoa Salad

Nutritious and delicious, Pesto Quinoa Salad is a perfect side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

• 200g quinoa, cooked
• 100g pesto sauce
• 100g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 50g feta cheese, crumbled
• 30g pine nuts, toasted

Cooking Method

1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa and pesto sauce, mixing well.
2. Add cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts.
3. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pesto Shrimp Tacos

These vibrant Pesto Shrimp Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors perfect for taco night.

Ingredients

• 500g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 100g pesto sauce
• 8 small tortillas
• 50g red cabbage, shredded
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Lime wedges for serving

Cooking Method

1. Coat the shrimp with pesto sauce and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Sauté the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until pink and cooked through.
3. Warm the tortillas and fill them with shrimp, shredded cabbage, and avocado slices.
4. Serve with lime wedges on the side.