1Caprese Turkey Burgers
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 2Pesto-Stuffed Burrata Bombs
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWhy have just mozzarella when you can have burrata? Why have just burrata when you can have pesto-stuffed burrata? This recipe takes everyone’s favorite cheese to the next level by injecting it with delicious pesto and serving it with juicy roasted tomatoes (specifically cherry tomatoes that have been tossed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then slow-roasted to perfection).
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3Creamy Pesto Baked Gnocchi & Chicken Skillet
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEWhat isn’t pesto good in? It’s a sauce that turns any dish into kitchen gold, especially this totally comforting and delicious gnocchi and chicken bake. For the perfect pesto touch, stir a dollop into the tomato mixture to coat everything, then dollop the top with more right out of the oven for a fresh finish.
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4Pesto Corn Flatbread
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIf summer could be captured in one flavor, we think it’d be in the form of this delicious pesto corn flatbread. With fresh basil, pesto, grilled corn, heirloom tomatoes, and creamy burrata, this flatbread is sure to hit every note on your tastebuds. Plus, this recipe uses store-bought flatbread and pesto, so it can easily be thrown together in 30 minutes.
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5Chopped Sandwich
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONImagine not having to unhinge your jaw like a snake to enjoy your favorite Italian deli hero. This chopped sandwich is here to turn that dream into a reality. Turns out, running a knife through your sandwich ingredients before piling them into a roll makes the whole ordeal of crushing a big hoagie a lot easier to manage. Not to mention—completely even dressing coverage. Either way, it's a win-win sandwich recipe you're going to love.
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6Caprese Chicken Foil Packs
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7Pesto Chicken
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS 8Basic Pesto
Looking for a new pesto to try? First off, put the store-bought jar down. Bursting with fresh basil flavor, it's truly worth it to make homemade pesto from scratch. Not only is it too easy to create (5 ingredients and 15 minutes!), it's incredibly versatile in variations and uses. Once you’ve mastered our classic recipe and ratios, you can experiment to your heart's desire to complete all your favorite pasta recipes, appetizers, and weeknight dinners.
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9Pesto Rice & Bean Soup
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMIf you’re looking for a soup that tastes just as good the day after, then this one-pot pesto rice and bean soup will be your new meal-prep staple. The pesto adds a flavorful boost to a classic soup combo (beans + rice) that really makes it something special. This is the soup that makes us love leftovers: it’s hearty, comforting, and so versatile based on your tastes.
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10Chicken Pesto Pasta
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUIWhen it comes to easy weeknight dinners, it’s hard to beat the combo of chicken and pasta. Add pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a splash of white wine vinegar for brightness, and you’ve got the perfect simple dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
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11Pesto Shrimp Skewers
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWhile we have plenty of recipes we can't get enough of, these skewers—featuring shrimp, pesto, and lemon—just might be one of our favorites. Ready in under 30 minutes, these skewers are the perfect last-minute dinner when you just can't decide what to make.
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12Sichuan Pesto Noodles
JOEL GOLDBERGThere are lots of ways to add spice to your meals, but when we’re looking for something really special, we turn to Sichuan peppercorns. Paired with a few other unexpected ingredients, these peppercorns add new intrigue to the old standby of pesto and pasta.
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13Pesto Egg-In-A-Hole
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHYWe know better than to turn our noses up at trying out a TikTok food trend. Pesto eggs are next on the list, and we kind of love how perfect they are in their simplicity. Why didn’t we ever think to swap out our cooking oil of choice for pesto before?
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14Pesto Pizza Stuffed Star Bread
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREHere’s an easy and festive holiday appetizer that looks way more impressive and complicated than it actually is. Using homemade pizza dough and pesto is great, but if you go the store-bought route, this star bread takes very little effort. A few twists, and you have a green speckled star to dazzle as the center of your holiday spread (or really a spread for any time of the year).
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15Pesto Ramen
Joel GoldbergSince we'll be flavoring the instant ramen noodles with your choice of pesto, it truly doesn't matter what flavor of ramen you purchase (we won't be using the seasoning packet). You can also use any pesto on hand, so long as you like it: Classic basil, roasted red pepper, or sun-dried tomato will all work nicely here. If you're a semi-homemade type of cook, store-bought pesto will do just great too!
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16Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
June xieIf you've got the classic green basil pesto down, why not venture into slightly new territory with a fruitier, red, tomato pesto? Using sun-dried tomatoes here—preferably packed in olive oil for the richest flavor and softest, jammy texture—means that you won't have to worry too much about seasonality and whether your fresh tomatoes are sweet enough. Just dice them up for an easier time in your food processor and throw it in with some of the oil it came packed in, toasted pine nuts, garlic, basil, and cheese and you've got yourself a versatile little condiment.
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17Slow-Roasted Pesto Salmon
Lucy SchaefferWith store-bought pesto, this recipe requires zero effort. (But if you want to make homemade pesto, it honestly doesn't even add much time and can be made ahead.) The vibrant green sauce keeps the salmon tender, while the cherry tomatoes add a summery brightness. Easy enough to make on a weeknight, but good enough to serve to dinner guests, this is a keeper, for sure.
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18Pesto Pasta Salad
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19Cilantro-Basil Pesto
Erika LaprestoWhile we love a classic pesto, made with basil leaves, Parmesan, and pine nuts, pesto is infinitely adaptable. You can swap in whichever kinds of herbs, cheese, and nuts your heart desires. Here, we're using a combination of cilantro and basil (it's SO fresh!) with cotija cheese and almonds. The result is a punchier, brighter tasting pesto that tastes as delicious on pasta as it does in a quesadilla or on a burger. We promise.
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20Pesto Zoodles
June XieThis by-product of June Xie's $25 low-carb budget eats challenge is simple, easy, and you can basically switch in any nuts and any hearty leafy greens and herbs in place of the walnuts, kale, and parsley—follow the proportions and try out the ratio with a variety of substitutions for different flavors and textures!
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