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Spinach Basil Pesto

Submitted by: Dianne

Home Town: Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Living In: St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA

Spinach, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and Parmesan cheese work together in this tasty pesto recipe.

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This is a classic recipe I use and love. Nutritional yeast is substituted for the traditionally used dairy. Tasty on pasta, bread, sandwiches, omelets, etc. Try adding sun-dried tomato slices post-completion for an added boost of rich flavor. P.S. - It also freezes beautifully.

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Spinach Almond Pesto

Submitted by: Almond Board of California
Provided by: Almond Board Of California

Use spinach, Parmesan cheese and California Almonds to give pesto a new flavor. Toss this with pasta and tomatoes.

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Watercress Pesto

Submitted by: Mandy

Watercress pesto: great with pasta and salads too!

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Rudy's Garlic Scape Pesto

Submitted by: lrob96

This fresh pesto is made from the flowery stems of garlic bulbs.

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Summer Herb Pesto

Submitted by: thislittlepiggy

Home Town: Richmond, Indiana, USA

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Fresh basil, parsley, oregano, and spinach are blended with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in this pesto recipe.

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Green Pea Pesto

Submitted by: cookink8e

Home Town: Tampa, Florida, USA

Living In: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

As the title tells you, this pesto is made with green peas, as well as lemon juice, basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese for a sweeter version of the classic sauce.

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Mexican Pesto

Submitted by: Ken from CA

Living In: Camarillo, California, USA

The classic pesto sauce gets a south of the border make over with cilantro, pepitas, chile, and Mexican cotija cheese.

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Pesto Sauce

Submitted by: sal

Quick and easy pesto to top your pasta. A great change from red sauce.

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Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto

Submitted by: FUZZYGREENMONKEY

This recipe is something that you can make quickly and easily using a blender. Everything you need is easy to find in your local supermarket. This paste is great for putting on or in meat and pastas, or with cottage cheese in stuffed pasta shells. Once I start making this, the orders from friends and family keep coming in. For best taste, pesto should be heated up in the meal it's being prepared with.

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Easy Pesto

Submitted by: Rebecca Jane Thompson

This is the easiest pesto recipe, using easy to find ingredients. It can be prepared in 2 minutes after you toast the almonds.

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Basil Cream Sauce

Submitted by: MESSY

After a mad search on the net for a recipe for this sauce I had to create my own. This can be reheated in the microwave without the usual cream sauce defects. I just love the light green color and how well it displays over tri color or regular pasta, salmon and grilled chicken. I have been putting this on everything.

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Pesto Sauce

Submitted by: Sue Jurack

I like to serve the pesto over butter gnocchi with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Gnocchi are light little Italian potato dumplings, which are available in Italian grocery stores and cook up in mere minutes. The pesto is also delicious tossed with penne or other types of pasta. --Sue A. Jurack

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Submitted by: Cindy Schmidt

Sun-dried tomatoes are blended with fresh herbs, pine nuts, garlic, balsamic vinegar, red wine, olive oil and Parmesan. This is fabulous on pasta, pizza and sandwiches.

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Pesto with Arugula

Submitted by: Mark Caron

This pesto is unique due to the arugula, which gives it a peppery bite. I also like the lack of cheese, but add it if you must. Use as a spread or on pasta. My favorite is on baguette slices or on whole wheat crackers. It's addictive!

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Pesto Del Sol

Submitted by: WMAURO

After they baste in the sun all summer long, I cut down my basil plants and make this delightful pesto. This basil pesto has been mellowed with fresh spinach and enhanced by the taste of black olives. I make big batches and freeze in small container for the whole year. It will keep in the fridge for a week. Toss with pasta. Spread on meat or sandwiches. Add a spoonful for favoring to lots of recipes. Enjoy!

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Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto with Lime

Submitted by: KELIQUE

This is a spicy alternative to classic basil pesto. Add to pasta, fish, or chicken dishes as you would any other pesto sauce.

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Three Pepper Pesto

Submitted by: mushythedestroyer

Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia, USA

Living In: Boulder, Colorado, USA

Red bell peppers, black pepper, and red pepper flakes are blended with basil and Parmesan cheese in this bright and flavorful pesto. Serve this chilled or at room temperature with toasted bread and fresh vegetables as an easy, make-ahead appetizer.

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Faux Pesto

Submitted by: ~*ArmyWifeyDebbie*~

Home Town: Raeford, North Carolina, USA

Living In: El Paso, Texas, USA

Spinach, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice are the primary components of this pasta sauce recipe.

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Garlic Scape Pesto

Submitted by: amandajo

Garlic scapes help make an easy, fragrant pesto that can be spread on bread or crackers, put on pasta, used with fish, and as a substitute for garlic, onion, or scallions!