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Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• chicken breast
• prosciutto

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
2. 2 Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto per chicken breast over the top of each breast, and wrap each breast in prosciutto slices to cover the entire breast. Place the wrapped chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink, the juices run clear, and the prosciutto is lightly crisped, about 25 minutes.

By Pjaros

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• chicken breast
• mozzarella cheese
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
2. 2 Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pesto sauce onto each flattened chicken breast. Place one slice of cheese over the pesto. Roll up tightly, and secure with toothpicks. Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
3. 3 Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is nicely browned and juices run clear.

By CHOMPY

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• bacon
• pear
• pizza crust
• mozzarella cheese
• goat cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until completely browned, about 10 minutes; remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
3. 3 Spread pesto over the pizza crust to cover in a thin layer to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle about 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the pesto. Arrange bacon pieces and pear slices atop the cheese; dot with crumbled goat cheese and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 9 to 10 minutes.

By Oranginaghb

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• ground turkey
• panko bread crumb
• pecorino romano cheese
• egg
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a sheet pan.
2. 2 Combine turkey, bread crumbs, pesto, Pecorino Romano cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.
3. 3 Roll mixture into small, walnut-sized meatballs. Place onto the prepared pan.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• farfalle pasta
• olive oil
• hot chile paste
• chicken breast
• parmesan cheese
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the chile paste and chicken. Cook and stir chicken 10 minutes, or until evenly browned and juices run clear.
3. 3 Toss the cooked farfalle, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro into the skillet, and continue cooking just until heated through.

By LAGIRL

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• feta cheese
• pine nut
• pork loin chop
• black pepper
• oregano
• garlic
• red pepper flakes
• thyme
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix feta, pesto, and pine nuts in a bowl. Cut a 3-inch slit in the side of each pork chop, using the tip of a sharp knife, about 2 inches deep and 1/4-inch away from bone. Stuff pork chops with feta-pesto filling and secure with toothpicks.
3. 3 Mix black pepper, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme in a small bowl; rub onto both sides of each chop. Place chops into a shallow baking dish.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chops are golden, about 40 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Brush chops with balsamic vinegar and bake until vinegar forms a glaze, 5 minutes more.

By SDaisy2

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• chicken breast
• cajun seasoning
• olive oil
• onion
• whole grain penne pasta
• baby spinach
• water
• heavy cream
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Stir until coated.
2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add olive oil, and select Saute function. Add seasoned chicken to the hot oil and saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and continue to saute until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes longer. Stir to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
3. 3 Pour dry pasta on top of chicken and add water just until pasta is barely covered. Place spinach on top of pasta and cancel Saute function.
4. 4 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
5. 5 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid, and stir to combine ingredients.
6. 6 Switch to Saute function. Add whipping cream and then add basil pesto; stir to combine. Stir in Parmesan cheese and close the lid. Cook, covered, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Remove lid, stir to combine, and serve.

By Melanie

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• balsamic vinegar
• chicken breast
• mozzarella cheese
• salt
• pepper
• parma ham
• cherry tomato
• olive oil
• potato

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 In a saucepan, bring the vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
3. 3 Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Fill each pocket with an equal amount of mozzarella cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of ham. Arrange the wrapped chicken breasts in a baking dish. Place the tomatoes around the chicken, sprinkle all with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
4. 4 Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
5. 5 In a saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover, boil the potatoes 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain, return to the pan, and coat with the pesto.
6. 6 Place chicken breasts, tomatoes, and potatoes on serving plates, and drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar to serve.

By Paula Fitzgerald

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• cooking spray
• lasagna noodle
• spinach
• chicken
• mozzarella cheese
• alfredo sauce
• ricotta cheese
• kosher salt
• parmesan cheese
• basil
• flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 12-cup standard muffin tins with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook 12 lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or a pair of tongs to a colander, leaving water to boil. Rinse noodles with cold water and drain again. Lay noodles flat on a large baking sheet.
3. 3 Place spinach in boiling pasta water and stir until wilted, about 30 seconds; drain. Squeeze dry and coarsely chop.
4. 4 Stir spinach, chicken, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce together in a large bowl. Set aside.
5. 5 Stir ricotta cheese, pesto, and salt together in a medium bowl. Spread 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture onto each lasagna noodle. Working one noodle at a time, cut noodle in half lengthwise. Spread 2 tablespoons chicken mixture onto each noodle half. Roll up lengthwise and place cut-side down in the prepared muffin cups.
6. 6 Top each lasagna cup with 1 tablespoon Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle tops of lasagna cups evenly with remaining 2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan, making sure any stray strands of cheese are pushed into the muffin cups around the roll-up. Cover muffin tins with aluminum foil.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until even more bubbly and cheese is browned, about 10 more minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before removing from muffin tin. Sprinkle with basil and parsley and serve.

By TheOtherJuliaGulia

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• cheese tortellini
• red bell pepper
• broccoli floret
• carrot
• green olive
• garlic
• mayonnaise
• milk
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• white vinegar
• spinach

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place tortellini in the pot and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and cool.
3. 3 Mix cooked tortellini, bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic in a large bowl.
4. 4 Whisk mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, oil, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Pour over tortellini and vegetables and gently toss to coat.
5. 5 For best flavor results, cover and place in the refrigerator until chilled. Serve over spinach leaves.

By Jenny Saunders

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• lasagna noodle
• olive oil
• onion
• spinach
• ricotta cheese
• egg
• salt
• black pepper
• nutmeg
• mozzarella cheese
• pasta sauce
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. 3 In large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until tender. Stir in spinach; remove from heat and stir in pesto.
4. 4 In a large bowl mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
5. 5 In a 3-quart greased baking dish, layer noodles then spinach mixture, followed by ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers ending with noodles on top. Spread Alfredo sauce on top of noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. 6 Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes.

By JAMON0126

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• chicken breast
• oregano
• basil
• salt
• black pepper
• sun-dried tomato oil
• parmesan cheese
• sun-dried tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• toothpick
• balsamic vinegar
• brown sugar
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Cut a pocket 3/4 of the way through the thickest side of each chicken breast. Season chicken with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato oil on each breast, rubbing it and some of the seasoning inside each pocket. Fill each breast with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons basil pesto, 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Insert 3 to 4 toothpicks diagonally into each breast to seal.
3. 3 Heat remaining 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add stuffed chicken breasts and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
4. 4 While the chicken is cooking, mix together balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour into the skillet around the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the balsamic glaze has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Spoon some glaze over each breast.
5. 5 Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook until cheese has melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. 6 Remove toothpicks and drizzle with pan juices to serve.

By TomOB

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• chicken breast
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• garlic
• italian seasoning
• salt
• cherry tomato
• basil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gently pound chicken breasts into even thickness using the smooth side of a meat mallet, about 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag.
2. 2 Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over chicken, coat evenly, and marinate for 4 to 8 hours.
3. 3 Combine cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
5. 5 Remove chicken from marinade and grill with the lid closed for 4 minutes. Flip chicken and grill an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon of pesto, then top with cherry tomatoes. Close lid on grill and continue grilling until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Using a spatula, carefully remove chicken to a serving platter.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• linguine pasta
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• romano cheese
• shrimp
• mushroom
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in linguine and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender and translucent. Stir in garlic and butter; sauté until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. 3 Dissolve flour in milk; stir into onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper; simmer for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in pesto. Add shrimp, mushrooms, and tomatoes; cook for 4 minutes, or until heated through.
4. 4 Add pasta and toss until evenly coated.

By rosiella

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• lasagna noodle
• olive oil
• ground beef
• pork sausage
• onion
• garlic
• italian seasoning
• marinara sauce
• ricotta cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• vegetable oil
• salt
• parsley
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Lay each noodle flat on a rimmed baking sheet and thoroughly pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
3. 3 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and sausage; cook, stirring often and breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and wipe out the pan. Add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and onion and cook until softened, about 2 more minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce and cooked meats and remove from heat.
4. 4 Dollop with ricotta cheese and pesto. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 12 to 15 minutes. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
6. 6 While dip sits, pour vegetable oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat over high heat to reach 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
7. 7 Cut each lasagna noodle into desired shapes. Add 8 to 10 pasta pieces, one at a time to avoid them sticking together, and cook, lightly tapping under the oil and stirring with a spider tool occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove using a spider or tongs to a paper towel-lined sheet tray, and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining pasta pieces, allowing oil temperature to reach back to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) before adding the next batch.
8. 8 Sprinkle dip with parsley and basil and serve with hot pasta chips.

By TheOtherJuliaGulia

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• spinach
• chicken breast
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix spinach and pesto together in a bowl. Spread 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of a glass baking dish and place chicken on top. Spread remaining spinach mixture over chicken. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over chicken. Return to the oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By DRAGONNKITTEN

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• salmon
• phyllo dough
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. 2 Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Lay skin-side down on a cutting board or plate and top each fillet with a tablespoon of pesto, or more to taste, ensuring the entire top of the fillet is evenly covered. Set aside while you prepare the phyllo.
3. 3 Lay a sheet of phyllo flat on a work surface and brush with olive oil. Lay another sheet on top, brushing with oil. Repeat process for a total of four sheets, leaving the top of the last sheet dry.
4. 4 Place one of the prepared salmon fillets at the bottom of the stack of phyllo sheets with the pesto side facing up. Roll over once, so the skin side is facing up, then fold over the sides. Brush all over with oil.
5. 5 Continue rolling until the end of the phyllo, then place on the parchment-lined baking sheet with the pesto side facing up and brush the top with oil. Score the top 2 to 3 times to allow steam to release.
6. 6 Bake parcels in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the phyllo is golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest a minute or two before serving.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• beet
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beets are just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; cool until beets can easily be handled.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
3. 3 Peel beets; cut into ½-inch thick slices. Toss beets with pesto in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Spread beets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until beets brown slightly around edges, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Tami Jones

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• ground turkey
• garlic
• feta cheese
• seasoned salt
• bread crumb
• seasoned salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
2. 2 Mix together ground turkey, pesto, garlic, feta cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, and breadcrumbs in a bowl until evenly blended. Form into 4 patties.
3. 3 Grill pesto burgers until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Sprinkle with seasoned salt halfway through cooking.

By ELADOUSA

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• crescent roll
• cream cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• rosemary
• cherry tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 5-inch circle on the center of the parchment paper.
2. 2 Open both cans of dough and separate crescents into 16 triangles. Arrange the triangles overlapping with the flat sides inward and the pointed sides outward to form a ring with a 5-inch circle in center; it will resemble a sunburst.
3. 3 Combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 6 tablespoons pesto in a bowl. Mix until well combined, then spread around the center of the ring of crescent dough.
4. 4 Wrap each dough triangle up over filling and tucking it under the bottom to secure. Repeat around the entire ring. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons pesto on top.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the dough is golden brown and cooked, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
6. 6 Slice into individually portioned rings, but keep all the rings in place in the shape of a wreath. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes.

By fabeveryday

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• turkey bacon
• zucchini
• olive oil
• garlic
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• arugula
• sea salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lay bacon slices on a large baking tray.
2. 2 Broil in the preheated oven until crispy, 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a large plate lined with absorbent kitchen paper and allow to cool and harden.
3. 3 Crumble the cooled bacon into smaller pieces and combine with pesto sauce.
4. 4 Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to cut zucchini into noodles, snipping midway to prevent them from getting too long.
5. 5 Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add pesto-bacon mixture and heat for 2 minutes longer. Toss well so the noodles are evenly coated. Taste and season with salt if needed.
6. 6 Top with freshly grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese so it can melt while the dish is still warm. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Top with arugula, but do not mix it in. Serve immediately.

By Monica P

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• focaccia bread
• chicken
• green bell pepper
• red onion
• monterey jack cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat a panini grill.
2. 2 Slice each quarter of focaccia bread in half horizontally. Spread each half with pesto. Layer bottom halves with equal amounts chicken, bell pepper, onion, and cheese. Top with remaining focaccia halves, forming 4 sandwiches.
3. 3 Grill paninis 5 minutes in the preheated grill, or until focaccia bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

By LEAHMCINTYRE

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• milk
• egg
• garlic
• black pepper
• ground beef
• panko bread crumb
• pepperoni
• mozzarella
• marinara sauce
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine milk, pesto, egg, garlic, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add ground beef and bread crumbs and combine, being careful not to overmix.
2. 2 Divide meat mixture into 4 portions. Press a well into each portion, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Place 2 slices pepperoni into each well, overlapping to cover the length of the well. Top each with 1/4 of the mozzarella balls. Press meat mixture around the filling to enclose; form each portion into an oblong loaf shape. Place loaves into the air fryer basket, in batches.
3. 3 Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the meat reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Serve meatloaves topped with warm marinara sauce and fresh basil.

By Allrecipes

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• pasta shell
• corn
• cherry tomato
• olive oil
• prosciutto
• basil leaf
• salt
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add conchiglie and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add corn and boil for 2 minutes. Remove and run under cold water to cool.
3. 3 Hold each cob upright in the base of a large serving bowl, and cut kernels off with a sharp knife.
4. 4 Drain pasta; add to the corn. Add tomatoes, olive oil, prosciutto, pesto, basil, and salt; toss thoroughly.
5. 5 Serve immediately (or refrigerate for up to 2 days), topped with Parmesan cheese.

By Patty McKay LaMaestra

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• butter
• parchment paper
• red potato
• yellow squash
• onion
• olive oil
• tilapia
• sea salt
• black pepper
• white wine

Instructions

1. 1 Mix butter and basil together until evenly combined. Spoon onto a piece of parchment paper and roll up tightly into a log. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 Mix potatoes, squash, and onion together.
4. 4 Cut each parchment paper sheet into a 15-inch square. Fold in half and trim edges to make a semi-circle. Unfold and place a handful of mixed vegetables on one half of each circle.
5. 5 Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over each tilapia fillet; season with salt and pepper. Position fillets over the vegetables and season with more salt and pepper. Place a couple slices of pesto butter and 1 tablespoon white wine over each fillet.
6. 6 Fold empty half of parchment paper over the tilapia and vegetables, like a quesadilla. Twist the edges of the semi-circle to seal. Transfer to a baking sheet.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Open parchment paper carefully and serve.

By Act Like a Lady Eat Like a Man

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• olive oil
• plant-based meatball
• olive oil
• grape tomato
• kosher salt
• green zucchini
• almond
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then the meatballs. Cook, turning frequently, until even golden brown and heated through the center, 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove from skillet to a paper towel-lined plate. Once skillet is cool enough to handle, wipe clean with paper towel.
2. 2 Return skillet to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly golden and just tender (but not burst). Remove to a plate.
3. 3 Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, then zucchini noodles. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir very gently to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until zoodles are slightly tender. Add the pesto and stir gently to combine.
4. 4 Transfer to a large serving platter and top with meatballs, tomatoes, roasted almonds, and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

By Pure Farmland

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• fettuccine pasta
• butter
• shrimp
• garlic
• cream cheese
• garlic powder
• milk
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettucine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining butter to the skillet and let melt. Stir in cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in milk and Parmesan cheese until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes more. Season with pepper.
3. 3 Fold pesto into the cream sauce. Drain fettuccine and toss with sauce.

By lexidoodlebug

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• panko bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• egg
• milk
• ricotta cheese
• italian seasoning
• salt
• pepper
• granulated garlic
• ground turkey

Instructions

1. 1 Combine panko, Parmesan cheese, pesto, egg, milk, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl; mix together. Add ground turkey and lightly fold into the mixture--the more you mix the tougher it will be.
2. 2 Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Shape ground turkey mixture into 1-1/2 inch meatballs and place into the air fryer basket.
4. 4 Cook meatballs in the air fryer until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• chicken breast
• salt
• black pepper
• bacon
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Lay a chicken breast out flat, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Spread pesto sauce over the chicken breast, and roll the chicken breast in a slice of bacon, securing the roll with toothpicks. Lay the rolled chicken breast into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Pour the vegetable oil over the chicken breasts.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the bacon is crisp, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a roll should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By dawna715

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• cooking spray
• water
• chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
• chicken tenderloin
• alfredo sauce
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. 2 Mix 1 1/2 cups water, rice, seasoning packets, and 2 tablespoons pesto together. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
3. 3 Toss chicken tenders with remaining 2 tablespoons pesto in a shallow dish. Place chicken on top of rice.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. 5 Mix remaining 1/4 cup water with Alfredo sauce. Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour Alfredo sauce over chicken, stirring to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 15 more minutes. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet