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Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• cream cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread cream cheese evenly on bottom of an 8-inch round baking dish. Layer pesto evenly over cream cheese.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

By lil deb

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
• zucchini
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Place zucchini in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes.
2. 2 In a serving bowl, mix together zucchini and pesto. Top with Parmesan cheese.

By Audrey Mezowe

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• goat cheese
• sun-dried tomato
• pita bread

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Open the pita bread halves up into pockets. Spread goat cheese onto one side of the inside of each pita pocket. Spread a layer of pesto over the goat cheese. Sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes. Place pita halves onto a baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake for 3 to 5 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the filling is warm, and the bread is lightly toasted.

By Alesa

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
• italian seasoning
• salt
• heirloom tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• ciabatta roll

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees C (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Thinly slice chicken breasts in half and season with Italian seasoning and salt. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
4. 4 Cut heirloom tomato and mozzarella cheese into four 1/3-inch thick slices. Set out tomato slices on a baking sheet and top with mozzarella slices. Add to oven and bake for the last 10 minutes with the chicken. Remove chicken from oven.
5. 5 Turn oven to broil and broil tomatoes and cheese, until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. If desired, add ciabatta buns and toast under the broiler until browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. 6 To assemble the sandwiches, place a chicken filet onto the ciabatta bun, top with tomato and melted mozzarella, and 1 tablespoon pesto.

By thedailygourmet

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
• quinoa
• chicken broth
• tomato
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Remove the saucepan from heat; stir pesto into quinoa. Fold tomato into mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

By Sarah

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• mushroom
• hoagie roll
• salami
• deli ham
• pepperoni
• provolone cheese
• black olive

Instructions

1. 1 Place mushrooms in the basket of the air fryer. Set air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and cook mushroom slices for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Spread 1 tablespoon pesto onto the bottom half of the hoagie bun. Arrange salami slices over the pesto. Add ham and pepperoni.
3. 3 Place 1 slice of cheese over the ham and pepperoni. Top with mushrooms and olives. Add remaining slice of cheese. Spread remaining tablespoon of pesto on the other half of the bun and place on top to complete the sandwich.
4. 4 Place entire sandwich in the basket of the air fryer. Cook until cheese has melted and salami is crisp, about 5 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• baguette
• mayonnaise
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven on broiler setting. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place under broiler for 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted on one side. Watch carefully to ensure they don't burn. Remove from oven, and flip bread slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
2. 2 Set the oven temperature for 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan and salt. Spread evenly over untoasted sides of bread slices.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Set the oven to broil, and place the rounds under the broiler just until they begin to bubble and turn golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

By Sherbg

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
• extra virgin olive oil
• bread
• provolone cheese
• prosciutto
• roasted red pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a panini grill or waffle iron. Brush oil over bread slices. Turn 4 slices over; spread pesto evenly over bread. Top with half of the cheese, tearing to fit if necessary, all of the prosciutto and pepper strips and remaining cheese. Close sandwiches with remaining bread oiled sides up.
2. 2 Cook (in batches) in panini maker* or waffle iron 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

By Carapelli Olive Oil

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
• 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
• 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

Ingredients

• ✓ basil pesto
• olive oil
• carrot
• fennel bulb
• garlic
• tomato
• chicken broth
• chicken
• ditalini pasta
• parsley
• parmesan cheese

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

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
• cooking spray
• olive oil
• pork chop
• salt
• black pepper
• red pepper flakes

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

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