50 Ultimate Pesto Recipes
There’s nothing like homemade pesto sauce — it’s so delicious and it may be used a number of ways. You’ll find the perfect pesto recipe in this collection, including homemade sauce, pasta, zoodles, pizza and so much more!
If you’re looking for the perfect pesto recipe (or recipes), you’re in the right place! This round up includes 50 pesto recipes from myself and some very talented bloggers.
Fifty recipes may not be enough if you love pesto as much as I do. 🙂
Pesto is a classic, uncooked sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy. It’s got a bright, fresh-tasting flavor that’s used as a sauce for pasta, chicken, fish, pizza and sandwiches.
Classic pesto sauce includes the following ingredients:
fresh basil
garlic
olive oil
parmesan cheese
pine nuts
The glory of pesto sauce is that it’s extremely versatile — you can make it with whatever you have on hand. That includes any type of greens, herbs and even vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli and sun dried tomatoes. The options are endless, and this round up is full of different pesto recipes for you to try!
Pesto sauce may be made using a mortar and pestle. In fact, the Italian meaning for the word pesto is “pounded”. See this post how to make pesto with a mortar and pestle if you’re interested in trying it.
Mortar and pestle pesto sauce is amazing, but I prefer to prepare my pesto in a food processor because it’s so much easier. See my post How to Make Pesto Sauce for more details and variations!
Pesto is so versatile and can be used as a sauce, marinade or condiment for the following:
chicken
fish
meatballs
pasta
grain bowls
roasted vegetables
sandwiches and wraps
pasta salad
potato salad
chicken salad
caprese salad
crostini
cheese boards
stuffed mushrooms
There’s no wrong answer when it comes to pesto sauce, which is why it’s a staple in my kitchen.
My meal prep routine includes making a batch of pesto and storing it in the fridge or freezer so that I can quickly throw a delicious, healthy meal together in no time.
I hope you find a pesto recipe — or a few recipes — in the collection below!
50 Ultimate Pesto Recipes
In this round up, you’ll find the perfect pesto recipe for homemade pesto sauce, and recipes like pesto chicken, pesto pasta, pesto zoodles, pesto pizza, and pesto meatballs!
How to Make Pesto Sauce (with any greens!)
How to Make Pesto Sauce is a handy guide that will teach you how to make homemade pesto sauce with almost any ingredients that you have on hand!
Caprese Pesto Potato Salad
Fresh and fun, this caprese pesto potato salad is perfect for summer BBQs and picnics! Filled with yukon potatoes, kale pesto and no mayo in sight!
Crispy Chicken, Bacon and Pesto Gnocchi Skillet - Gluten-Free Recipe
Crispy Chicken, Bacon and Pesto Gnocchi Skillet is a 20 minute gluten-free dinner recipe that’s simple and satisfying. Made with just 5 ingredients and in 1 skillet!
Grilled Pesto Pizza with Avocado | Stonefire Grill Copycat
This Grilled Pesto Pizza with Avocado includes delicious homemade pesto sauce, two kinds of cheese, and creamy avocados!
Mushroom Ravioli with Pesto
Mushroom Ravioli is tender ravioli tossed with pesto sauce, sautéed mushrooms, crunchy walnuts and shaved parmesan. It's a satisfying vegetarian dinner that's on the table in 30 minutes!
Gluten Free Whole30 Paleo Turkey Meatballs with Basil Pesto
These healthy turkey meatballs are simmered in coconut milk basil pesto cream sauce for an easy, weeknight meal that will please even picky eaters!
Buttery Shrimp over Pesto Pasta
Buttery shrimp is tossed with pesto sauce, pasta and cherry tomatoes for a quick and easy meal!
Vibrant Supergreen Pesto
Supergreen Vegan Pesto- made with a host of nutritious superfoods, this pesto is the perfect way to sneak in a full serving of greens along with healthy fats and protein.
Instant Pot Pasta With Pesto And Mozzarella + Tutorial
Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella is a creamy pasta infused with the delicious flavors of pesto and topped with shredded mozzarella cheese. If you have been wondering if you can make pasta in the Instant Pot, this recipe will show you how.
Pesto Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Avocado, and Kale
Light, flavorful pesto quinoa salad with avocado, walnuts, feta cheese, asparagus, and kale. This nutrient-packed dish is perfect for packing up and taking for lunches or to barbecues and picnics.
Kale Pesto Zucchini Noodles and Salmon
This simple and healthy Kale Pesto Zucchini Noodles and Salmon dinner is ready in just 30 minutes! It’s a delicious healthy dinner for summer!
Lentil Meatballs with Lemony Pesto
Lentil meatballs are served over pesto pasta for a hearty vegetarian meal!
Crispy Salmon Bowls with Pesto Spaghetti Squash
Salmon bowls with spaghetti squash tossed in pesto sauce with sauteed vegetables. These bowls can be prepared year-round with seasonal produce and are paleo, keto, low-carb, and whole30.
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto just a few ingredients to make one of the best Pesto Recipes you will ever taste. Perfect tossed with your favorite pasta or made into Puff Pastry Twists. So good and so easy.
Pesto Tabbouleh Summer Salad - Cook Nourish Bliss
Fresh & light pesto tabbouleh summer salad! This flavorful dish is filled with a parsley pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes and cool crisp cucumber!
Arugula Pesto Pasta Bowl with Broccoli (Gluten Free + Vegan) • Bakerita
This Arugula Pesto Pasta Bowl with Broccoli is one of my favorite quick and easy go-to meals! It’s filling, nutritious, and simple to make in just 30 minutes. You’re going to want to put the homemade dairy-free arugula pesto on everything!
Pesto Chicken Sub Sandwich
Pesto Chicken Sub Sandwich is an easy and delicious lunch recipe made with roasted pesto chicken breasts, lemon mayonnaise and plenty of fresh veggies for a healthy meal you can make for a crowd or prep for a light on-the-go meal!
Spinach Walnut Pesto
Spinach Walnut Pesto is an easy spinach pesto recipe that comes together in minutes with only 5 ingredients. You’ll never buy store bought pesto again!
Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken and Vegetables
All you need is one pan and 15 minutes to get this Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken with potatoes and carrots into your oven.
Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad
This Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad will quickly become a family favorite side dish! Perfect for BBQ or potluck.
Easy Asparagus Pesto Recipe
This fast and easy Fresh Asparagus Pesto Recipe is perfect on pasta or spread on sandwiches or how about dipping with some Italian Crusty Bread? Since now is Asparagus Season don’t miss out on making some Pesto!
Pesto Chicken Bake with Cauliflower (Low Carb, Gluten-free)
This cheesy pesto chicken bake recipe with cauliflower requires only 6 ingredients & 10 minutes prep. An easy, healthy, low carb & gluten-free dinner!
Low-Carb Baked Chicken Stuffed with Pesto and Cheese (Video)
Low-Carb Baked Chicken Stuffed with Pesto and Cheese is a perfect dish when you need a low-carb meal that feels like a treat or have dinner guests you’d like to impress! Use Chicken Recipes to find more recipes like this one.
7 ingredient Coconut Vegan Pesto {Gluten Free}
7 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Pesto (Gluten-free)
Zucchini Pesto
This fresh zucchini pesto is a great way to use up the end of summer garden surplus without having to bake it into every muffin, bread and cookie you can think of.
Italian Pesto Pasta Salad is an easy pasta salad!
Italian Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe is an easy pasta salad that’s full of flavor! This cold pesto pasta salad is perfect for any night of the week or take it to your next summer BBQ.
Quick and Easy Nut Free Pesto Sauce
Nut-free pesto is a recipe you are going to want to save so you can use over and over again. It will go well with many of your other dishes, and it tastes phenomenal. I even give you tips on how to make it dairy-free too! This is wonderful for dinner parties or just a night at home.
Grilled Lemon Pesto Chicken Kebabs
Grilled Lemon Pesto Chicken Kebabs are chunks of lemony, pesto chicken skewered with tomatoes and zucchini. It’s a summer meal that’s ready in minutes!
Easy Vegan and Paleo Pesto Salad
Easy vegan and paleo pesto salad is a healthy and refreshing take on a traditional pesto salad recipe. It’s made up of spiralized zucchini noodles, blistered cherry tomatoes and topped off with a fabulous basil and pine nut vegan pesto recipe.
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto is so good! Fingerling potatoes are roasted until nice and crispy, then they are given a quick toss in chive pesto. The recipe makes plenty of chive pesto, you’ll find so many ways to use it!
Spinach Basil Pesto (Paleo, Vegan & Whole30) • Bakerita
Spinach Basil Pesto is loaded with bright herby flavor and made in just a few minutes. You won’t miss the cheese in this paleo, vegan + Whole30-friendly pesto. It will make any meal more flavorful, whether it’s tossed with pasta, enjoyed with your favorite protein, or used as a spread.
Pesto Zoodles with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Pesto Zoodles with Tomatoes and Mozzarella are zucchini noodles tossed in homemade pesto sauce for a healthy, delicious, gluten free meal!
Pesto Gnocchi with Sausage, Asparagus, and Mushrooms
Pesto Gnocchi with Sausage, Asparagus, and Mushrooms is an easy meal packed with flavor and it’s on the table in 30 minutes!
Paleo Pesto Chicken Salad (Dairy Free, Whole30)
Paleo pesto chicken salad is topped off with a quick, dairy free arugula pesto dressing. This is an easy and delicious paleo and Whole30 breakfast, lunch or dinner salad. I cannot wait you for to try this deliciousness!
Grilled Veggie Flatbread Pizza with Pesto
Grilled Veggie Flatbread Pizza with Pesto is pesto pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, and plenty of veggies. It’s an easy, delicious healthy pizza option!
Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This easy gluten-free Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pestomakes an outstanding side dish to take to a summer picnic or potluck because it has no mayo and only 5 ingredients.
One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is tender chunks of chicken tossed with pasta, homemade pesto sauce and veggies. It's an easy dinner that's on the table in 30 minutes!
Baked Pesto Chicken
You’re just 4 simple ingredients away from the most flavorful chicken dinner the whole family will love: Baked Pesto Chicken.
Caprese Bites With Pesto
If you are looking for a healthier appetizer, serve these easy Caprese Bites with Pesto at your next gathering. You will love the juicy tomatoes, tangy mozzarella with fresh basil pesto on a crostini type bread!
Shrimp Pesto Pizza
Shrimp pesto pizza is pizza crust topped with pesto sauce, shrimp, sun dried tomatoes and cheese!
Pesto Pasta Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad is a fresh and delicious side dish perfect for any occasion. You only need to combine pesto sauce with pasta, cheese, and some veggies, to make this recipe!
Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe
This Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels recipe is an easy party food that can be put together in no time! Perfect for any fun event – including holiday parties, baby showers, and more!
Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches are slices of fluffy, whole wheat potato bread filled with a creamy no mayo pesto chicken salad and plenty of veggies!
Toasted Pistachio Arugula Pesto with Brown Rice Fusili Pasta
Toasted pistachio arugula pesto with brown rice fusilli pasta.
salmon niçoise
Salmon Nicoise with hard boiled eggs, green beans, olives, potatoes and radishes. The salmon is baked smothered in pesto, then set on top of each salad.
4 Comments on “50 Ultimate Pesto Recipes”
Pesto is so versatile, and your round up includes so many diverse recipes! I’m looking forward to trying pesto in meatballs, and enjoying it with some spaghetti squash!
It is, and I can’t wait to try the meatballs too!
Oooh so many yummy pesto meal ideas! I’ve made Ashley’s pesto potato salad before & you’ve reminded me to make it again soon.
I need to try that potato salad! And I believe that we can never have enough pesto recipes. 🙂