14 Ways to Add Flavor & Fun to Your Food with Pesto

Pesto isn't just for pasta anymore. This garlicky, cheesy sauce can be a flavor booster for all sorts of dishes.

We've got 14 creative recipes to show you just how versatile pesto can be. From breakfast scrambles to impressive appetizers, you'll be surprised at all the ways you can use this yummy sauce to add flavor and fun to your meals.

Bruschetta with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Easy Bruschetta with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes features homemade basil Pesto, sautéed zucchini and delicious sun-dried tomatoes. If you're looking for a very best crowd-pleasing appetizer, you can count on this Basil Pesto Bruschetta to deliver. Easy to make and absolutely delicious! Get the recipe.

Easy Baked Pesto Salmon

Pesto salmon is an easy oven-baked dinner requiring only five ingredients that can be on the table in less than 25 minutes. It’s a healthy dinner full of flavor and perfect for weeknight cooking. Get the recipe.

Casarecce Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

This Casarecce Pasta recipe will give you an incredibly delicious pastca recipe that’s family-friendly and ready in just a little over 20 minutes! This pasta variety, with its twisted and rolled shape, resembles a small scroll and is known for its ability to hold sauces and ingredients exceptionally well. And my recipe features a plant-based sundried tomato pesto topped with fresh basil that you’ll absolutely love. Get the recipe.

Italian Chicken Pesto Sandwich

An Italian chicken pesto sandwich is a bistro-inspired, gourmet treat. Toasty bread pairs with juicy chicken and creamy pesto sauce in this recipe which makes an easy and quick dinner or lunch. This Italian sandwich, which is one of my favorites. Get the recipe.

Pesto Stuffed Bread

Pesto Stuffed Bread is the perfect meal for when you are in a hurry and fancy a quick lunch. Equally, you can snack on the pesto stuffed bread at work or when you come home. Lastly, it is a charming way to sneak some vegetables into the bread. Get the recipe.

30 Minute Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup

This 30 Minute Pesto Chicken, Kale + White Bean Soup is the perfect cozy recipe to whip up on a cold night when you want something healthy and easy. Get the recipe.

Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Avocado

Our Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Avocado is one of the simplest recipes that you will find on our blog. Even making the pesto from scratch, this recipe is the perfect option if you are looking for a healthy meal on a busy weekday. Get the recipe.

Chickpea Pesto Sandwich

This chickpea pesto sandwich is a non-traditional pesto with smashed chickpeas that makes a delicious sandwich filling for an easy vegetarian meal. Get the recipe.

2-Ingredient Crockpot Pesto Chicken Thighs

You won’t believe how simple and easy this crockpot pesto chicken recipe is! Made with just chicken thighs and pesto (plus salt and pepper!), this chicken essentially cooks itself in the slow cooker, leaving you with pieces of chicken that have tons of flavor and are super juicy. Get the recipe.

Pesto Avocado Toast

Avocado pesto toast is a lazy person’s dream breakfast. Check out how to make the perfect bite of this dreamy toast. Get the recipe.

10-Minute Pesto Tortellini Recipe

Incredibly easy and simple pesto tortellini is a family favorite at our house. Whip up this tortellini pesto in less than 10 minutes for those times when you need a super simple, super fast dinner. Get the recipe.

Pesto Pita Pizza Recipe

A simple, delicious, fast and easy meal idea any time of day! Get the recipe.

Air Fryer Parmesan Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillets

You will love these parmesan pesto crusted salmon fillets. This is a simple air fryer salmon recipe. You will definitely enjoy this parmesan crusted salmon that is a super quick salmon dinner. This Italian salmon recipe is the easy way to cook salmon fillet. Get the recipe.

Pesto Chicken Pasta

Savor a delightful Pesto Chicken Pasta, bursting with fresh flavors and easy to prepare. Perfect for family dinners or summer lunches. Enjoy Italian comfort! Get the recipe.

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