13 Amazing Recipes with Pesto

Find my favorite recipes with pesto in this quick and easy collection! Basil makes everything better, and these fresh, vibrant ideas for using pesto are sure to get the creativity rolling. From pasta to baked chicken, hummus and delicious appetizers, I’ve got it covered in this inspired recipe collection!

A bowl of green hummus blended with pesto and garnished with pine nuts and microgreens is served on a rectangular white plate with triangular pieces of pita bread.

If your herb garden is overflowing with basil, it’s definitely time to make pesto. Let me show you all the ways to enjoy this incredibly delicious condiment!

Pesto is bright, bold and deliciously fresh. While we often whip it together in our food processor at home, there’s no shame to a shortcut, too. Grab a jar from the refrigerated section of your local grocer, and make one of these delicious recipes with pesto today!

A white plate holds a serving of spaghetti tossed in green pesto sauce, garnished with red pepper flakes. A gold fork rests elegantly to the right of the plate. Perfect for those exploring recipes with pesto, this dish offers a vibrant and flavorful experience.

13 Easy Recipes with Pesto

Pesto is a versatile and flavorful ingredient hailing from Northwestern Italy that can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some delicious ways to use pesto!

Classic Basil Pesto

This is the recipe that started it all! Learn how to make a classic, tried and true basil pesto to add to all your favorite meals.

Fresh basil pesto in a small glass jar, with a stem of basil next to it on a white surface.

Sauces & Seasonings

Basil Pesto

This homemade basil pesto recipe is vibrant, full of flavor and so easy to make! It’s a great healthier alternative to store bought and it’s the perfect way to liven up so many dishes. Read More

3 mins

Pesto Hummus

Bursting with citrusy, basil infused flavor, this fresh hummus is a must-make!

Recipes

Pesto Hummus

Basil pesto hummus is the best combination of all the flavors you love in pesto and the creamy texture of hummus. You’ll love this fresh and flavorful basil hummus recipe! Read More

10 mins

Pesto Pasta

One of the easiest ways to liven up a simple pasta dinner.

Pasta

Pesto Pasta

You can whip up this amazing pesto pasta recipe in minutes! Make a quick and easy fresh pesto sauce for your pasta, or take a pantry shortcut using jarred pesto. Read More

18 mins

Pesto Chicken

You won’t believe how simple it is to bake this pesto-infused chicken. Healthy and delicious!

Chicken

Pesto Chicken Recipe

This incredibly easy baked chicken pasta only requires CHICKEN BREASTS, a jar of PESTO, and OLIVE OIL. That’s it, and you’re on your way to the juiciest, most flavorful and HEALTHY chicken dinner! Read More

35 mins

Pesto Cheese Ball

It’s gorgeous to serve and even better to eat! Perfect for the holidays and beyond.

Appetizers

Pesto Cheese Ball Wreath

This pesto cheese ball wreath makes such a festive holiday appetizer. Cream cheese, basil and cherry tomatoes create a flavor explosion! Easy to make with minimal ingredients, this gorgeous wreath will be the star of your Christmas party. Read More

3 hrs 20 mins

Cream Cheese Dip Recipe with Pesto

So delicious on crostini, crackers, pita and more!

A white bowl of pesto dip with tomatoes and bread, the perfect easy appetizer dip for any occasion.

Recipes

Cream Cheese Pesto Dip

This cream cheese pesto dip is so easy and quick to make. It’s the perfect appetizer for the holidays, game days or general entertaining. Read More

25 mins

Basil Aioli

Dip your fries in this incredible sauce and you’ll never go back to ketchup!

Sauces & Seasonings

Basil Aioli Recipe

This quick and simple basil aioli is the most incredible dip and spread! The easiest pesto aioli recipe is made with just four simple ingredients, so this flavorful basil sauce is ready in less than five minutes. Read More

5 mins

More Pesto Serving Suggestions

Add pesto to anywhere you want – you’ll be amazed at what you can create!

Burger toppings displayed in white ceramic bowls, condiments in rear and buns to the side, burgers in foreground. #burgerbar #burgershop #sliderbar

Entertaining

Build Your Own Burger Bar

A chicken wrap recipe before it gets wrapped up.

Dinner & Lunch

Chicken Wrap Recipe

30 mins

Four picnic sandwiches on a white sheet of paper.

Dinner & Lunch

Picnic Sandwiches

13 mins

A gourmet grilled cheese on a white plate, cut into two.

Dinner & Lunch

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

10 mins

Dinner & Lunch

Prosciutto Pizza

20 mins

A gerber sandwich on a white plate, sprinkled with paprika with a side of chips.

Dinner & Lunch

St. Louis Gerber Sandwich

20 mins

Pesto Recipes

Here are a few favorite pesto recipes! They are all delicious variations on my classic, original pesto recipe that you can add to any of your favorite recipes with pesto.