Pestos
Herbs, citrus, and carrot tops give these pestos different flavors and textures. Browse blended or worked sauces to stir into another dish or serve in a small amount alongside it.
Browse the posts below, or choose a subcategory when available.
In this collection
Quick & Versatile Herb Pesto
A fast, flexible pesto that transforms any leftover herbs into a vibrant, flavorful sauce in just 5 minutes. Perfect for pasta, bread, roasted veggies, or as a finishing…
Citrus Pesto (Pesto Agli Agrumi)
This citrus pesto, AKA Pesto Agli Agrumi, originates from Sicily. Essentially, it contains the same ingredients as Pesto Alla Genovese, with almonds in place of pine nuts, and the addition…
Carrot Top Mint Pesto
Ingredients Washed carrot top greens from one bunch (large stems removed), about 1 cup 1/2 cup fresh mint 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 2 garlic cloves, minced 3…
Cilantro Pesto
A fun twist on classic pesto, this cilantro pesto recipe is quick and easy, completely delicious, and is full of limes, roasted cashews, garlic, parmesan, and of course,…
Cilantro Pesto
Homemade Cilantro Pesto, made with fresh cilantro leaves, blanched almonds, red onion, serrano chile and olive oil. You can add more serrano chiles if you like things…
Spinach Pesto
4 cups packed spinach leaves 1 cup grated Parmesan ¾ cup pecans, lightly toasted 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon Tabasco Green Pepper…
Classic Pesto (Pesto Alla Genovese)
The most basic, most traditional pesto is this basil-based one that was invented in Genoa, in northern Italy; it’s bright green and wonderfully aromatic. Be sure to add…
15 Useful Ways to Cook with Pesto
Pesto contributes herbs, oil, and often cheese and nuts. Use it as a seasoning, tasting before adding more salt or fat. Fifteen applications Mix a little into breadcrumbs…
Pistachio Pesto
1 cup shelled pistachios 2 garlic cloves 2 cups basil ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Place…
Cilantro-Peanut Pesto
4 cups packed cilantro leaves 1 cup (5 oz) roasted, unsalted peanuts 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar 4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ½ teaspoon…
