Recipes for Basil Pesto
![Basil pesto couscous in a white bowl with a spoon on a wooden board.](https://www.chefnotrequired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pesto-couscous-blog-hero.jpg)
Pesto Couscous Recipe
chefnotrequired.com
Basil pesto couscous is a quick side dish made with pearl couscous and basil pesto. Delicious hot or cold, this is a fast dish for busy weeknights.
submitted by chefnotrequired
![Basil pesto or pesto al basilico in a white bowl with two slices of garlic bread on a marble board](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/Basilico_pesto.jpg)
Easy Basilico Pesto
myconvenientkitchen.com
The OG basil pesto. We’re talking fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, and parmesan cheese coming together in one dreamy, uncooked sauce.
submitted by MyConvenientKitchen
![homemade basil pesto sauce. Made without pine nuts.](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/Pesto-07.jpg)
Ultimate Homemade Pesto Recipe: No Pine Nuts
hannashomemaking.com
Made with fresh basil, garlic, aged parmesan, olive oil, lemon, and pine nuts (or in this case, walnuts), pesto makes for a perfect accompaniment to pasta, chicken, pizza, salads, and more!
submitted by HannasHomemaking
![Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce RECIPE served in a clear, glass bowl and silver spoon.](https://www.evolvingtable.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/basil-pesto-27.jpg)
Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce
evolvingtable.com
This Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce has so much flavor, you’ll be putting it on everything!
submitted by evolvingtable
![Green pesto in a white bowl on a wooden board with basil leaves and pistachios.](https://www.chefnotrequired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pistachio-pesto-blog-hero.jpg)
Pistachio Pesto Recipe
chefnotrequired.com
A simply delicious and easy recipe, pistachio pesto has the traditional taste of basil pesto but swaps the classic pine nuts for pistachios.
submitted by chefnotrequired
![A bowl of tortellini, peas, and asparagus in a creamy pesto sauce.](https://mandiofthemountains.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pesto-tortellini-asparagus-peas-m.jpg)
Pesto Tortellini with Asparagus and Peas
mandiofthemountains.com
This easy pesto tortellini with peas and asparagus is a quick and delicious dinner. It’s loaded with vibrant, fresh spring veggies, then tossed in a pesto cream sauce. And it only takes 1 pot. Yum!
submitted by mandiofthemountains
![Mixture of mayonnaise and basil pesto in a white bowl on a wooden chopping board with a spoon.](https://www.chefnotrequired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pesto-mayo-blog-hero.jpg)
Pesto Mayo Recipe
chefnotrequired.com
This pesto mayo is a creamy condiment that goes on everything from burgers to sandwiches! Made with basil pesto and mayonnaise it couldn't be easier.
submitted by chefnotrequired
![ingredients for basil pesto; garlic cloves, fresh basil](https://seasonstwotaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pesto-feature.jpg)
Garden Fresh Basil Pesto with Almonds
seasonstwotaste.com
Making this easy pesto recipe allows us to have this delightful condiment on hand. It freezes really well, and adds a boost of basil and garlic flavor to anything you use it with.
submitted by Jason
![Green salad dressing in a glass jar with a spoon on a wooden board.](https://www.chefnotrequired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pesto-salad-dressing-blog-hero.jpg)
Pesto Salad Dressing Recipe
chefnotrequired.com
My Pesto Salad Dressing recipe is fresh and vibrant. This easy homemade pesto salad dressing uses basil pesto and has only 3 ingredients.
submitted by chefnotrequired
![Close up of a bowl of pesto dressing with a spoon digging in.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pesto-Dressing-FB.jpg)
Pesto Dressing
thecaglediaries.com
A delicious pesto dressing that is enjoyed over your favorite pasta or as a dressing on a salad. Basil Pesto is fresh and earthy.
submitted by The Cagle Diaries
![Tuna pesto pasta in a white bowl with a bowl of parmesan and a drink.](https://thecinnamonjar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tuna-pesto-pasta01867-3.jpg)
Tuna Pesto Pasta
thecinnamonjar.com
This easy tuna pesto pasta is a delicious combination of tuna and aromatic homemade basil pesto, perfectly tossed with al dente pasta.
submitted by TheCinnamonJar
![green basil pesto in glass jar on a wooden cutting board surrounded by basil leaves and walnuts.](https://simplegreensmoothies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vegan-basil-pesto-recipe-easy-walnut-pesto-dairy-free-2-2.jpg)
Vegan Basil Pesto
simplegreensmoothies.com
Vegan basil pesto gives you all the goodness of traditional pesto, without the inflammatory dairy. This is now my go-to pesto recipe.
submitted by SimpleGreenSmoothies