
Basil pesto recipes - 4 recipes
By Sarahpph
This is my favorite sauce in my homemade pizza recipes, but I like to transform it into an avocado pesto sauce (and I can use the leftover avocados to make guacamole, hehe). You can check out my delicious recipe for vegan pizza here. It had my Texan meat-eater friends asking for more. Have a look. I really think that a handful of chopped pinenuts gives this sauce the extra edge, and I also use it (with or without avocados) as a pasta sauce when I'm strapped for time. You'll be surprised how easy it is to make, and once you learn, you'll never look back.
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CRISPY FRIED PASTA DIPPERS
Cook bow-tie pasta for 8 minutes. Combine grated Parmesan with garlic, and Italian and curry spices.
Fry the pasta for two minutes on each side and mix into the cheese and spice combination.
Top rated Basil pesto recipes
Classic Basil Pesto

By marie.kelker
Toast pine nuts until golden brown
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 3 ounces pine nuts (a handful)
- 2 cloves garlic, popped from skin
- 1 bunch basil, about 40 to 50 leaves
Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

By amylk103, Amy's Awesome Nest
Assemble sandwich and grill until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2 to 3 minutes per side
- 4 slices of bread
- 1 large ripe tomato at room temperature, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese at room temperature, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 4 Tbsp basil pesto sauce
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Artichoke Chicken Pasta

By christmas
Healthy Yummy Easy Pasta for two
- 1/4 tsp Olive oil
- 1/4 lb Chicken (boneless Skinless)
- 1 green onion
- one 8 oz can of artichoke hearts
- 1 tbsp. basil pesto
- 1 tbsp. sour cream
- 2 oz penne pasta
- parmesan cheese
Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto

By christinamussgnug
In mini-chop, chop garlic to mince
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 C packed fresh basil
- 1 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 6-8 tbsp water
- 4 tbsp walnuts, toasted
- salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- red pepper flakes
- chopped walnuts, toasted
- fresh basil
- sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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