19 Recipes Using Pesto You Don’t Want To Miss

Pesto isn’t just for pasta anymore! This vibrant green (or sometimes red!) sauce is an Italian flavor bomb waiting to happen. Think beyond the basic bowl of spaghetti. Pesto can take your meals to a whole new level. We’re talking creamy pesto potato salad, pesto-crusted salmon that’s crispy on the outside and juicy inside, and even pull-apart pesto bread that’s perfect for parties (or just because!). With so many delicious recipes using pesto.

Pesto Fettuccini with Bolognese Sauce

Pesto fettuccini with Bolognese sauce is a delicious pasta dinner bursting with fresh veggies in every bite. It’s a homemade Italian beef Bolognese meat sauce and fettuccine pasta. So if you love hearty Italian dishes like this fettuccini with pesto and the best Bolognese recipe, I can’t recommend this highly enough!
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Air Fryer Parmesan Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillets

Fish comes out perfect when you’re using the air fryer and parmesan pesto crusted salmon fillets are no exception. This is a simple air fryer salmon recipe which includes parmesan, garlic and homemade pesto.
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Authentic Italian Basil Pesto

Making your own authentic Italian basil pesto is so easy and there’s no cooking involved. You’re going to love the fresh taste of this creamy pesto sauce and how much better it tastes than anything from the grocery store
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Italian Chicken Pesto Sandwich

An Italian chicken pesto sandwich is a bistro-inspired, gourmet treat. Toasty bread pairs with juicy chicken and creamy pesto sauce in this recipe which makes an easy and quick dinner or lunch.
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Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer

It’s never too early to think about new recipes for Christmas or an impressive centerpiece for the occasion. A homemade pesto puff pastry Christmas tree appetizer is definitely worth considering.
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Easy Pesto Rosso

Pesto rosso is an alternative to green pesto. It is both similar and very different! Sun dried tomato pesto is really versatile. You can spread it over crackers or toast or enjoy it as an easy pasta sauce.
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Pesto Parmesan Chicken Skillet

You only need 30 minutes to make this creamy chicken skillet. Chicken breasts are rubbed with pesto and parmesan for a flavorful meal that pairs well with rice or potatoes.
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Quick & Easy Vegan Pesto

If you are on the pesto train like me, then you love to throw some of that green sauce on everything! Vegan pesto is that sauce that is a wonderful (and semi-healthier) alternative to a heavy, red sauce. You can add this quick and easy vegan pesto sauce to any pizza, pasta, or even just use it as a dipping sauce with some pita chips!
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Pesto Green Beans

Pesto and Parmesan add great flavor to these Pesto Green Beans. A stand out vegetable side dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for a holiday meal.
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Kale, Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Shells

This stuffed shell recipe is loaded with great flavors! Make this kale, pesto and cheese stuffed shells for a cozy weeknight meal. Pair with bread and a salad for a fresh and flavorful option.
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Cheesy Pesto Pull Apart Bread

This delicious stuffed bread only needs 4 simple ingredients to make! It is loaded with pesto and cheese and bakes in just a few moments for a snack or appetizer that you will love.
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Pesto Crusted Salmon

This is the best way to enjoy salmon! Slather a filet with pesto and bake it to perfection for a filling yet healthy weeknight meal.
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Carrot Top Pesto

Did you know you can make a really great pesto from carrot tops? You have to try this the next time you grab some fresh whole carrots from the farmers market!
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Pesto Chicken Roll Ups

Thin chicken breast filled with pesto and sun dried tomatoes sounds like a good meal for tonight! This recipe is rolled up for layers of tender chicken and savory filling that is bursting with flavor in each bite. Serve these roll ups over noodles and add an extra spoon of pesto over the top.
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Pesto Polenta

This dish has it all! Polenta with cheese and pesto sound delicious. Add bacon, crispy kale and a perfectly cooked egg and you have a recipe for a hearty breakfast that you can even serve for dinner.
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Pesto Shrimp Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Pesto pasta is always a good idea. This recipe adds succulent shrimp and plenty of sun dried tomatoes to create an unforgettable flavor. This meal feels elegant, but is so easy to make in your home kitchen.
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Easy Sausage Pesto Ring

This sausage and pesto ring starts with biscuit dough to make the best appetizer! If you like pesto you are going to love this!
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Chorizo Beef Wellington with Cilantro Pesto

This is the most epic beef wellington yet! It has a layer of chorizo, and delicious cilantro pesto. Make this for a meal that will wow your dinner companions and fill them with great flavors.
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Pesto Parmesan Twists

This is the best bread stick recipe for pesto fans. It has plenty of parm cheese and pesto, twisted into flaky pufffed pastry. Bake these for a fast and flavorful appetizer, or serve with dinner.
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