Pesto Variations Archive
Eggplant and Tomato Pesto Dip Recipe
Although red pesto (pesto rosso, made in Sicily) is not that famous as the green pesto, the red pesto is also delicious (some even strictly prefer it). Have patience when you start preparing it because you will need all your muscles for this variation. Read more
Parsley Pesto Recipe
Most of the times when we think about pesto, the first thing is coming to our minds is basil. But you don’t have it fresh all the time or you just want to try another variation. In this case we have another option for you: a Parsley Pesto recipe. Read more
Homemade Pesto Recipe
Without doubt, bought pesto is not bad, but the best pesto is still homemade. Whether you like or don’t like the pesto bought from the supermarket: you should try at least a homemade pesto recipe. You will use fresh basil, pine nuts (not peanuts), premium olive oil and original Italian Parmesan cheese. Read more
Spinach Pesto Sauce Recipe – Tallarin Verde
This spinach pesto recipe originates from Peru, where pesto is prepared using spinach instead of the basil typical for the Italian pesto sauce. The Peruvian cuisine might serve it with potatoes and steak. Read more
Creamy Pesto Sauce Recipe
Preparing pesto is among the easiest recipes in the world, anyway. It is delicious, of low calories and the following recipe is very easy to make: Read more
Easy Pesto Recipe
Preparing pesto is among the easiest recipes in the world, anyway. It is delicious, of low calories and the following recipe is very easy to make:
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Pesto with Walnuts Recipe
When you prepare homemade pesto there are always two ingredients that can be replaced. One is the basil, which can be (at least partly) replaced with parsley and the other are the pine nuts which can be replaced with other nuts, often walnuts. This is a pesto recipe with parsley and walnuts,w hereas pine nut would be classic. Read more
Garlic Pesto Recipe
Garlic is a traditional Pesto ingredient from the very beginning. However, I like garlic pesto best to be prepared with Bavette special pasta). It will take you about 20 minutes to prepare it, does not need too many ingredients and is of very low fat. Great for dinner after a busy day! Read more
Tomatoe Pesto Recipe – Pesto Rosso
Tomato Pesto is from Sicily, called there Pesto rosso
Pine Nut Pesto Recipe
Though several kinds of nuts or even almonds may be used for pesto, pine nut is still the most classic ingredient for every pesto sauce. In Italian stores you find pine nuts under the name pinoli (that’s the word Italians use). It will contribute significantly to the flavor of your pesto. For best results, spent a little bit more and avoid the pine nuts from China. Read more
