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Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken

Mediterranean Puff Pastry Chicken

4.6

Prep
255 min
Cook
35 min
Total
290 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine garlic and egg yolk in a small bowl using a fork. Place chicken breasts in a shallow glass dish; spread both sides with egg mixture. Cover dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate 4 hours to overnight (recommended).
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Place ½ puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface; place ½ cup spinach in center of pastry sheet. Remove 1 chicken breast from marinade, shake off any excess, and place on top of spinach. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over chicken, layer with ½ sun-dried tomatoes, sprinkle with ½ feta cheese, and top with ½ cup spinach. Fold pastry sheet around chicken, using fingers or fork to seal pastry seam. Place wrapped chicken, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ½ puff pastry sheet, spinach, chicken breast, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes.

By Rose

Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts

Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

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

Pesto Chicken

Pesto Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

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

How to Make Pesto Salmon Phyllo Parcels

How to Make Pesto Salmon Phyllo Parcels

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
30 min

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

Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

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

Roasted Pesto Beets

Roasted Pesto Beets

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

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

Pesto Turkey Burgers

Pesto Turkey Burgers

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

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

Cheesy Pesto Roll Wreath (Christmas Wreath Appetizer)

Cheesy Pesto Roll Wreath (Christmas Wreath Appetizer)

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

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

Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon

Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

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

Chicken Pesto Paninis

Chicken Pesto Paninis

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

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

Goat Cheese, Pear, and Bacon Pizza with Pesto Sauce

Goat Cheese, Pear, and Bacon Pizza with Pesto Sauce

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

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

Air Fryer Cheese-Stuffed Mini Italian Meatloaves

Air Fryer Cheese-Stuffed Mini Italian Meatloaves

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

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

Conchiglie Pasta with Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomatoes

Conchiglie Pasta with Sweet Corn and Cherry Tomatoes

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

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

Tilapia Parchment Packets

Tilapia Parchment Packets

Prep
35 min
Cook
20 min
Total
295 min

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

Zoodles with Plant-Based Meatballs

Zoodles with Plant-Based Meatballs

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

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

Quick Shrimp Fettuccine with Pesto Alfredo Sauce

Quick Shrimp Fettuccine with Pesto Alfredo Sauce

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

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

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

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

Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken

Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

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

Pesto Chicken and Rice Bake

Pesto Chicken and Rice Bake

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

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

Italian-Style Chicken Noodle Soup

Italian-Style Chicken Noodle Soup

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the carrot and fennel and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic and tomatoes.
  2. 2 Stir in the broth and heat to a boil. Stir in the chicken and ditalini. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the pesto and parsley. Season as desired. Sprinkle with the cheese.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Pesto Turkey Meatballs

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

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

Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop

Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
98 min
Total
123 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the pesto over into the bottom of the baking dish.
  2. 2 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add olive oil.
  3. 3 Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook pork chops in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to baking dish and top each with remaining pesto. Season with red pepper flakes. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Allow pork chops to rest for 10 minutes.

By kaz

Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta

Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

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

Broken Lasagna Pasta

Broken Lasagna Pasta

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 12 cups of salted water to a boil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook for 12 minutes, adding shrimp and peas to water during final 2 minutes of cook time. Drain pasta mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water in a glass measuring cup. Return pasta mixture to pot.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  3. 3 Add onion mixture, pesto, salt, and pepper to the pasta mixture; stir to combine. Cook over low heat, stirring in reserved cooking water as needed, 1/4 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached and mixture is heated through. Serve immediately sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

By Pam Lolley

Easy Pesto Chicken Skillet

Easy Pesto Chicken Skillet

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer chicken to a bowl and keep warm.
  3. 3 Pour chicken broth into the skillet and add gemelli. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely cooked, about 5 more minutes.
  4. 4 Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and pesto until combined. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Caprese Puff Pastry Tart

Caprese Puff Pastry Tart

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss until well combined. Spread cherry tomatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until skins start to wrinkle and insides are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
  4. 4 Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll puff pastry sheet on top. Make shallow cuts 1 inch from the edges to create a border, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the inner rectangle all over with a fork.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up slightly, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Spread pesto over the center. Cover with 1/2 of the tomatoes. Scatter mozzarella cheese on top. Distribute remaining tomatoes over the cheese.
  7. 7 Bake until pastry is golden and cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes more.

By LauraF

Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops

Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

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

My Special Shrimp Scampi Florentine

My Special Shrimp Scampi Florentine

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in tomatoes, pesto, and garlic; simmer until tomatoes start to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with pepper flakes and black pepper.
  2. 2 Stir shrimp into sauce; cook just until they turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach; stir until wilted, about 1 minute.

By Valerie

Pesto Spaghetti Squash Skillet with Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage

Pesto Spaghetti Squash Skillet with Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Pierce squash halves several times with a fork. Rub insides with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Arrange squash, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until very tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool squash slightly.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until sausage is browned and onion and bell pepper are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Shred squash flesh with a fork; add to skillet. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Carefully stir in pesto and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese just before serving.

By Hillshire FarmR Brand