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Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• rotini pasta
• olive oil
• salt
• granulated garlic
• black pepper
• grape tomato
• mozzarella
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; add rotini. Toss to coat. Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• mayonnaise
• chicken breast
• panko bread crumb

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk pesto and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Dredge both sides of each chicken tender in pesto mixture and coat with bread crumbs. Arrange tenders on a baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• tortellini
• cherry tomato
• toothpick

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. 2 Toss tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and pesto together in a large bowl until evenly coated.
3. 3 Skewer 1 tortellini and 1 tomato on each toothpick; arrange on a tray. Keep refrigerated until serving.

By J Scholfield

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• puff pastry
• all-purpose flour
• ricotta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and dust lightly with flour.
2. 2 Lay puff pastry on a flat work surface; cut a 12-inch circle from each sheet. Transfer 1 circle to the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Spread ricotta evenly over the pastry circle. Top with an even layer of pesto. Lay the second pastry circle on top. Set a small glass upside down in the middle of the circle.
4. 4 Cut the circle, away from the glass, into 4 equal quarters. Cut each quarter in half, then each eighth in half, to make 16 equal strips. Remove glass. Twist strips twice, two at a time, in the opposite direction. Pinch ends together. Repeat with remaining strips to make a pinwheel shape.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Magda

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• wooden skewer
• shrimp
• basil
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Soak skewers in a dish filled with water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Thread shrimp onto skewers; place on a large dish. Brush shrimp with 1 ounce pesto.
4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill, flipping frequently, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 4 minutes per side.
5. 5 Brush cooked shrimp with 1 ounce pesto; sprinkle with basil. Serve with remaining pesto and lemon slices.

By missterri25

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• red potato
• chicken thigh
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix potatoes with 1/2 of the pesto in a bowl. Transfer potatoes to an 11x13-inch baking dish.
3. 3 Place chicken thighs the same bowl. Unfold chicken and rub remaining pesto all over. Fold thighs back up into original shape and place into the baking dish next to potatoes.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring potatoes occasionally, until potatoes are soft when pieced with a fork and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 28 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. 5 Season with salt and pepper before serving.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• potato
• salt
• black pepper
• aluminum foil
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Mix potatoes with pesto in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large square of aluminum foil. Cover with a second square of foil and seal the potatoes by pressing the edges together to form a packet (une papillote).
3. 3 Place the packet on the preheated grill, close the lid, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove the top piece of foil and add mozzarella cheese. Close the grill and cook until cheese is slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Stuart

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• aluminum foil
• chicken breast
• mozzarella cheese
• egg
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Evenly stuff pocket of each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pesto.
3. 3 Beat together eggs and remaining 1 tablespoon pesto in a bowl. Place Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then coat with Parmesan cheese. Place coated chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices are running clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By My Hot Southern Mess

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• salmon fillet
• olive oil
• cream cheese
• milk
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor drill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Brush both sides salmon with oil. Cook on the preheated grill, skin-sides down, until easily flakes with a fork, 10 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, add cream cheese and milk to a saucepan; cook over medium heat until cream cheese completely melted and sauce well blended, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in pesto.
4. 4 Top salmon with sauce and parsley to serve.

By Philadelphia

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• mini baguette
• mozzarella cheese
• tomato
• salt
• pepper
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Place 6 Sister Schuberts Mini Baguettes on a baking sheet and bake rolls according to directions on package. Cool baguettes.
2. 2 Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
3. 3 Carefully slice each Sister Schuberts Mini Baguette in half horizontally. Spread one side of each baguette with pesto. Continue to layer with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each sandwich in a large piece of aluminum foil, place packages on baking sheet and bake 7 to 10 minutes or until sandwiches are warm and the cheese has melted. Unwrap sandwiches, open and add fresh basil leaves. Serve.

By Marzetti

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• cooking spray
• egg
• ricotta cheese
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Spray a large coffee mug with cooking spray.
2. 2 Whisk eggs, pesto, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour frittata mixture into coffee mug.
3. 3 Cook the frittata in a microwave oven for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring at thirty-second intervals (you will stir twice). Invert cooked frittata onto a plate or eat it right out of the coffee mug. Garnish with green onions.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• salmon fillet
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• seasoned salt
• spinach leaf
• puff pastry

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Season salmon fillets with onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
3. 3 Divide 1/2 spinach between two sheets puff pastry; mound in the center. Place 1 salmon fillet on top of each spinach mound. Divide and spread pesto on salmon fillets; divide and top with remaining 1/2 spinach.
4. 4 Moisten edges of puff pastry with water; fold to the center and seal the seams.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry puffed and golden and salmon cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Danielle Harbold

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• gnocchi
• olive oil
• asparagus
• garlic
• shrimp
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon; set aside.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and garlic; sauté until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, 2 tablespoons pesto, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; sauté until shrimp are fully cooked and opaque, about 5 minutes. Add cooked gnocchi, asparagus, remaining pesto, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice; stir to combine.

By Erica Monjeau

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• bacon
• black pepper
• chicken breast
• flatbread pizza crust
• olive oil
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat until a drop of water of sizzles away. Add bacon; cook until the fat begins to render, about 3 minutes. Season with black pepper. Continue cooking until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
3. 3 Cook and stir chicken in the bacon grease over medium heat until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the skillet while you assemble the pizza.
4. 4 Place pizza crust on a baking sheet; brush edges with olive oil. Spread pesto over the center. Cover with feta cheese, chicken, and bacon.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and edges of the crust are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

By allison

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• olive oil
• zucchini
• chickpea
• salt
• black pepper
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir zucchini in hot oil until tender and liquid has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir garbanzo beans and pesto into zucchini; lower heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until garbanzo beans are warm and zucchini is evenly coated, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Transfer zucchini mixture to serving bowls and top with white Cheddar cheese.

By Alli Shircliff

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• grouper fillet
• salt
• black pepper
• panko bread crumb
• greek seasoning
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Season grouper fillet with salt and pepper. Mix bread crumbs and Greek seasoning in a small bowl. Rub pesto over the grouper and top with bread crumbs.
2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place fillet in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn over and cook until fillet is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over once more, being careful to leave the panko breading in place. Split fillet in half for 2 servings.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• kosher salt
• cauliflower gnocchi
• olive oil
• sun dried tomato
• lemon juice
• almond
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with kosher salt. Add cauliflower gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Drain gnocchi well.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes. Stir gently to turn the gnocchi onto their other side. Cook 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add the reserved cooking liquid, then pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and lemon juice. Stir very gently to combine and coat the gnocchi. Remove from heat.
3. 3 Serve immediately topped with almonds and Parmesan cheese.

By Green Giant

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• cooking spray
• chicken breast
• ricotta cheese
• mozzarella string cheese
• garlic salt
• black pepper
• herbes de provence

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. 2 Cut a shallow slice lengthwise down the middle of the top of each chicken breast using a sharp knife, starting and ending about 1 inch from the end. Partially fold the chicken breast in half along the slice to continue shallow, horizontal slices on both sides; slices should resemble an upside-down capital T.
3. 3 Spread 1/4 of the ricotta cheese into each pocket. Place string cheese and pesto over ricotta. Season outsides of breasts with garlic salt, black pepper, and cantanzaro herbs.
4. 4 Place chicken in the prepared casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• portobello mushroom
• olive oil
• egg
• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Use a damp cloth to remove any dirt from mushrooms. Cut stems off and use a spoon to remove gills, being careful not to break sides of the mushrooms. If there is not enough room for an egg, scrape out a bit of the mushroom flesh. Brush mushroom tops with olive oil and place, top-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until mushrooms start to release liquid, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. 4 Pour out any accumulated liquid from the mushrooms and pat the insides dry with a paper towel. Return mushrooms to the baking sheet. Lightly brush the foil with additional oil to prevent sticking.
5. 5 Spread 1 tablespoon pesto into each mushroom. Gently crack an egg into each mushroom and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until whites are set and egg yolks are done to your liking, 12 to 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• portobello mushroom
• olive oil
• shallot
• garlic
• chardonnay wine
• pine nut
• 3-cheese blend

Instructions

1. 1 Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop stems.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chopped mushroom stems, shallot, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour wine into the skillet; cook and stir mixture using a wooden spoon until liquid is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool mixture to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
4. 4 Brush the olive oil mixture over the top each mushroom and place, top-side up, on a grilling pan. Mix pesto and pine nuts with the mushroom stem mixture together in a bowl; spoon into each mushroom. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over the filling.
5. 5 Grill mushrooms on the preheated grill until edges are blackened and stuffing is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

By Larry Short

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• chicken thigh
• baby red potato
• cherry tomato
• water
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, pesto, water, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large roasting pan; mix well.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By SDaisy2

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• egg
• salt
• cornflake
• parmesan cheese
• cantanzaro herbs
• granulated garlic
• salt
• chicken tender

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix together egg, pesto, and salt in a shallow dish. In a separate dish mix together cornflake crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cantanzaro herbs, garlic, and salt.
3. 3 Dip each piece of chicken piece first in egg wash, then dredge through the cornflake mixture, shaking off excess breading. Place chicken pieces in the air fryer basket.
4. 4 Air fry for 5 minutes, rearrange chicken pieces, and fry until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• pie crust
• goat cheese
• egg
• half-and-half
• flour
• sun-dried tomato
• oil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pesto evenly in the bottom of the pie crust. Sprinkle goat cheese over pesto.
2. 2 In a large bowl, beat together eggs, half-and-half cream, and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over goat cheese in pie crust. Arrange sun-dried tomatoes on top.
3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until done.

By Il Max

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• spinach and cheese tortellini
• cucumber
• cherry tomato
• red onion
• mache
• canning jar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until they float to the top, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain water. Place in the refrigerator to cool, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Layer pesto, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, tortellini, and mache into the canning jar; season with salt and pepper.

By m_foodie

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• white vinegar
• salt
• mozzarella cheese
• tomato
• english muffin
• egg
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt, and keep water at a gentle simmer.
2. 2 While waiting for water to simmer, place 1 mozzarella cheese slice and 1 tomato slice onto each English muffin half. Cook in a toaster oven until cheese softens and English muffin has toasted, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Crack an egg into a small bowl. Holding the bowl just above water's surface, gently slip egg into simmering water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Poach eggs until whites are firm and yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and dab them on a kitchen towel to remove excess water.
4. 4 To assemble, place a poached egg on top of each English muffin. Spoon 1 teaspoon pesto sauce onto each egg and sprinkle with salt.

By Yoojin K

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• chicken thigh
• new potato
• cherry tomato
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Arrange chicken, potatoes, and cherry tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
4. 4 Serve with pesto and garnish with basil.

By Juliana Hale

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• chicken breast
• lemon juice
• cherry tomato
• red onion
• wooden skewer
• water
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chicken pieces, pesto, and lemon juice in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag; seal bag and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
2. 2 Thread chicken, tomatoes, and onion alternately onto skewers. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Preheat Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven to Medium-High on the "Grill" setting.
4. 4 Place the skewers into the grill pan and set the timer for 3 minutes.
5. 5 Turn skewers and cook another 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
6. 6 Allow to rest for about 5 minutes.

By Christina

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• potato
• parchment paper
• salt
• black pepper
• basil
• onion
• chicken leg

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Slice potato very thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. Place slices in a bowl of water to prevent browning.
3. 3 Fold parchment paper in half to create two 15x12-inch rectangles. Drain potatoes and arrange 1/2 of the slices on the inside fold of the parchment paper in an overlapping semicircle. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 5 basil leaves and 1/2 of the onion slices. Repeat with the second piece of parchment paper.
4. 4 Place chicken legs over the onion slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with pesto. Carefully fold the parchment paper around the chicken, starting from one end, to create sealed packets. Transfer packets to a baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Transfer packets to plates and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before opening and serving.

By Elena Alba

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• olive oil
• portobello mushroom
• red onion
• egg white
• water
• salt
• black pepper
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the portobello mushroom and red onion in the olive oil until the mushroom has softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. 2 Whisk the egg whites and water together in a small bowl; pour over the mushroom and onion mixture. Season the egg whites with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the egg whites are no longer runny, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the mixture; top with the pesto. Fold the omelette in half and continue cooking until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Alisan

Ingredients

• ✓ pesto
• penne pasta
• olive oil
• chicken sausage
• onion
• tomato
• chicken broth
• heavy cream
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken sausage and onion. Cook until chicken is browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and mix in pesto. Add tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Simmer sauce until slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Pour cream into the sauce. Simmer until reduced to your desired thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour sauce into the pot of cooked penne. Mix thoroughly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese to your liking.

By chadfink