Amazing Recipes with Pesto
I love Basil Pesto whether it’s homemade or from a jar, so I’m updating this collection of Amazing Recipes with Pesto! And there are recipes for every time of year in this collection of favorite recipes with pesto!
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Today I’m updating this collection of Amazing Recipes with Pesto and revisiting my enduring love for basil pesto! If you have a summer herb garden where you’re growing basil, it’s time to be making Basil Pesto with Lemon or simply freezing your fresh basil if you have lots of basil! And I’ve already I’ve already made pesto once this year, which I freeze in ice cube trays and then seal the cubes in bags with the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer.
I love to pull pesto cubes out of the freezer and use them to give delicious basil flavor to dishes any time of year, which is why you’ll find some fall and winter dishes in this collection of favorite recipes with pesto. Just save those if it’s too hot for oven cooking or soup recipes where you are.
But please, make some homemade pesto while fresh basil is plentiful! Or if homemade pesto is just not happening at your house, you can definitely use my favorite purchased pesto to try these amazing recipes with pesto. And basil pesto is very low in carbs, so enjoy.
What kinds of Recipes with Pesto are featured here?
This collection has salads, side dishes, chicken recipes, pasta recipes, soup recipes, fish recipes, and more with pesto.
Are the Recipes with Pesto low in carbs?
Most of the recipes featured here are low in carbs, for those who care about that. But even if you don’t care at all about carbs, there are some delicious ideas here.
Spring and Summer Recipes with Pesto:
This amazing Pesto Pasta Salad can be made with low-carb or regular pasta, but we absolutely loved it with hearts of palm pasta for a low-carb pasta salad option.
Pesto Chicken Salad has been a big favorite this summer; I’ve made this twice for parties and several times just for myself!
Asparagus with Pesto is one of my Five Ingredients recipes, which means this is about as easy as it gets and it’s absolutely amazing.
If you like pesto and are also a fan of zucchini or yellow summer squash, you’re going to swoon over this Summer Squash with Pesto and Parmesan! This is seriously a wow.
When it’s time to cook outside where you live, these Pesto Lemon Chicken Kabobs are delightful! Or make them on a stovetop grill pan if you don’t have an outdoor grill.
This delicious Zucchini Pesto Pasta is a perfect meatless dinner, and you can make this with Fiber Gourmet Light Penne if you like, and it won’t be that much of a splurge on carbs.
More Spring and Summer Recipes with Pesto:
Fall and Winter Recipes with Pesto
Easy Baked Pesto Chicken has been hugely popular on the blog, and I love that this is quick enough to make for a work-night dinner.
Chicken Pesto Soup is a delicious Chicken Soup made in the Instant Pot that has some pesto stirred in at the end, and if you like the combo of chicken + pesto you’ll love this soup!
Baked Chicken Stuffed with Pesto and Cheese is a classic recipe that’s been hugely popular on the blog; this is perfect for a special dinner.
Baked Salmon with Pesto and Tomatoes is an unusual combination that works. Since the tomatoes are cooked you can get away with out-of-season tomatoes for this one. Tomatoes do have some carbs, but there’s not a lot of tomato in this.
This Instant Italian Sausage Sausage Soup can be made with chickpeas, or switch it for cauliflower rice if you want a version that’s lower in carbs. Either version will be delicious!
This Pesto Spaghetti Squash has been a popular side dish on the blog!
More Fall and Winter Recipes with Pesto:
- Baked Fish in Foil with Pesto and Tomatoes
- Turkey Pesto Meatloaf
- Baked White Fish with Pine Nut, Parmesan, and Basil Pesto Crust
- Italian Sausage, Tomato, and Pesto Soup
- Lemon Pesto Rice Recipe
8 Comments on “Amazing Recipes with Pesto”
So glad you enjoyed it and that I could introduce you to pesto!
I made the twice baked spaghetti squash with pesto over the weekend for my lunch for the week. It was my first time using Pesto, and I must say I wish I would have tried it sooner. The Pesto adds so much flavor. Thanks for sharing your recipes.
Wow it looks soo delicious, i really want to taste it
Glad you like it!
I just wanted to thank you for all your delicious recipes. All your hard works is so very much appreciated. Every single recipe I have tried has been delicious. Thanks again!
Gina, you are so welcome. Glad you are enjoying them!
I miss my herb garden, and having my own homemade pesto in the freezer. But I love that Costco pesto and it's definitely time to start cooking with it again. Thanks for the great recipe round-up.
My pleasure Lydia, glad you like the ideas!