Pesto recipes date back to the 16th century and originated in the northern region of Italy. Made of basil, crushed garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, you really can’t beat this authentic sauce that has been loved for generations. Check out some absolutely perfect pesto recipes to get more of this delicious sauce in your life!
“And nothing is easier (or tastier) than traditional homemade pesto. This is my favorite recipe for it, and I don’t take my pesto lightly. It took some time for me to perfect my pesto and bring on my ‘A’ game.” – Marzia
“I’m updating classic chicken parmesan with a little pesto and skipping the skillet with a clean and easy baking method. Baked Chicken Pesto Parmesan is a fast and easy meal your family will love!” – Valerie
“On the slip side, it’s completely appropriate to serve a big loaf of cheesy bread at any party. I mean, it’s usually the first snack I gravitate to at a party, and throw in some pesto? And some roasted garlic? Which is caramely and sweet? I.cannot.get.enough.” – Jessica
“I decided that we were having homemade pesto! I love this as a quick no-cook sauce for pasta. In fact, after a long and tedious day of tagging clothes, toys, books, and shoes for a consignment sale, I needed something super easy for dinner. I decided to fix a pot of fettuccine and toss it with this fresh pesto for a quick and healthy meatless dinner.” – Melissa
“Brussels Sprouts with an Italian twist! Just a few ingredients, these Pesto Roasted Brussels Sprouts will make a great addition to any meal!” – Aggie
“Made this for our girls game night. Added checked and artichoke hearts to made it again dish. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. Great pasta salad!!!” – Marty
“Italian Stuffed Chicken is a spectacular and easy chicken recipe. It’s covered in Italian dressing and seasonings, then stuffed with Mozzarella cheese and basil pesto. It is so delicious! You’re going to want to try this one!” – Holly
“This recipe for shrimp pesto pasta is spaghetti tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce, then topped with sauteed shrimp and tomatoes. A fresh and easy dinner that’s quick to make and packed with flavor!” – Sara
“I have a love for pesto sauce and thankfully I’ve passed that love onto my chicken. Friends these Creamy Pesto Sauce Chicken Lasagna Rollups are SO good and topped with the Garlic Basil Sauce they are downright amazing. I love that you can easily make it for a weeknight dinner and it’s great with leftover chicken.” – Maryann
“Pesto is so simple to make, and I’ve got such a fun little trick for How to Freeze Pesto!” – Heidi
“Y’all this recipe is a new favorite in our house. We are always looking for quick and easy meals that you don’t have to tear down the kitchen to make – not just for me, but for y’all as well. Well, this is one of them.” – Stacey
“It’s time for another summery zucchini recipe and this time it’s fresh pesto zucchini noodles with roasted tomatoes and grilled chicken!” – Kevin
“Homemade pesto with basil from my garden makes a scrumptious addition to shrimp. Serve these for dinner or make them at your next BBQ!” – Gina
“Cauliflower rice is flavored with homemade pesto sauce for an easy, delicious, low-carb and gluten free dish. It’s great to eat on its own or as a rice substitute for any meal.” – Kirbie
“No-fuss 4-ingredient kabobs! Can be made ahead of time, baked or grilled so you can make this anytime, anywhere. Easy peasy.” – Chungah
“Three Cheese Pesto Spinach Flatbread Pizza. Alternate title: how to eat an entire 5oz box of spinach for lunch without making a frickin’ salad.” – Jenn
“Roasted red peppers + basil + pesto + melty cheese = comatose. Also, epic.” – Lauren
“Omg this recipe was very delicious! I’m definitely putting this in my rotation!” – Amy
“Covered in flavorful pesto and grilled to smoky perfection, these grilled vegetables and penne pasta are an easy and totally amazing vegetarian dinner for the summer!” – Sarah
“We’ve all had breakfast potatoes and mashed potatoes and french fries, but what about smashed potatoes? Yeah, get ready for crispy, tender potatoes with a flavor explosion.” – Dana
“Last week I shared my all-out love for pesto and all of its goodness. I know, I may have seemed a little over the top, but I really am crazy about pesto. When I make pesto, I start to go on a bit of a pesto-spree, adding it to everything I can think of.” – Kaela
“Chicken, broccoli, zucchini, and bell pepper coated with pesto and baked in under 20 minutes. This quick and healthy dish is healthy, low-carb, flavorsome and makes a delicious lunch or dinner.” – Layla
“Chicken, broccoli, zucchini, and bell pepper coated with pesto and baked in under 20 minutes. This quick and healthy dish is healthy, low-carb, flavorsome and makes a delicious lunch or dinner.” – Layla
