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Post by caro on Jul 14, 2014 17:23:25 GMT
On a pizza? I have an abundance of basil so I've made a lot of pesto. I am mix hot pasta with it tonight with grilled chicken.
So what else can I do with it?
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Jul 14, 2014 17:24:39 GMT
I make paninis with pesto, fresh mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes.
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 14, 2014 17:25:03 GMT
I use it as a spread on crostinis for bruschetta or other like toppings. I use it for pasta salad. I also mix it with extra oil and use it as the "marinade" for grilled vegetables or meats or tofu.
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Post by caro on Jul 14, 2014 17:27:10 GMT
That all sounds good!
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Post by shevy on Jul 14, 2014 17:29:11 GMT
Great grilled cheese, I use it in cold pasta for a salad, I mix it in red sauce for spaghetti, tomato pesto soup, great garlic bread, meatballs, great grilled veggies, chicken soup with pesto...
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Post by valincal on Jul 14, 2014 17:29:16 GMT
I make paninis with pesto, fresh mozzarella, and sliced tomatoes. Along these lines, you can also add it to a Caprese salad. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 14, 2014 17:33:55 GMT
One of my most requested BBQ items is a pesto pasta salad. I use some kind of curly pasta, pesto, red peppers, grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese and toasted walnuts.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 14, 2014 17:35:12 GMT
I mix pesto and mayo together to eat on a BLT type sandwich.. (well my sandwich is a Pioneer Woman sandwich in which she used this pesto/mayo spread) IT is SO good.. I typically toast two pieces of bread, ham/turkey/bacon (whatever combo you like).. I like sprouts on it.. and Havarti cheese... and put on the spread... it is delish!! (I don't do mustard, YUCK) lol
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Post by MizIndependent on Jul 14, 2014 17:36:05 GMT
DH uses it in place of alfredo sauce with his chicken/pasta dish. So. Good.  |
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 14, 2014 17:37:46 GMT
Olive oil, pesto, garlic and chunked fresh tomatoes melded in a hot pan. Pour over Bowtie pasta and add feta cheese on top. So fresh and so delicious!
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Post by padresfan619 on Jul 14, 2014 17:41:16 GMT
I mix it with Greek yogurt and cooked, cubed chicken breast for sandwiches. I add arugula, red onion and sliced tomato to the sandwich.
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Jul 14, 2014 17:45:55 GMT
I use it on Ramen noodles (without the soup part, obviously) and shredded parmesan cheese. Mmmmm . . . craved it that way the whole time I was pregnant!
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Jul 14, 2014 17:46:53 GMT
A really easy appetizer is to roll out a piece of Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry, spread a little pesto on & sprinkle w/Parmesan. Roll it up and then cut it into spirals & bake. Yummy.
This is the gist - I can give you amounts & baking time & temp if you like.
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Post by marianne on Jul 14, 2014 18:03:19 GMT
I do the pesto, marinara, cheese, pasta thing - sooo good!
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Post by valleyview on Jul 14, 2014 18:33:15 GMT
Yummy ideas!
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Jul 14, 2014 19:19:37 GMT
damnit girls now I want pesto
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Post by compwalla on Jul 14, 2014 19:45:07 GMT
I like it with zucchini noodles cold or hot. I use my mandolin to julienne zucchini lengthwise making long "noodles" out of the zucchini. Let them drain in a strainer over a bowl for a few hours then toss with some pesto either cold or in a skillet. So good.  |
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Post by caro on Jul 14, 2014 20:10:18 GMT
Yum yum!! Glad I have a lot of pesto frozen.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2014 20:14:32 GMT
I had an omelet with pesto last night. Yum.
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Post by donna on Jul 14, 2014 20:16:31 GMT
Wow! All of these suggestions sound so good.
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Post by mom2emilytaryn on Jul 14, 2014 20:18:25 GMT
Pesto, chicken, and mozarella paninis. Or for a super quick dinner, I will mix it with a package of Buitoni cheese tortellini, precooked chicken breasts, and freshly grated parmesan.
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Post by hawkeyegal on Jul 14, 2014 21:31:19 GMT
I make an appetizer with feta cheese, then pesto, then chopped sundried tomatoes with olive oil drizzled on top. Serve with pita chips. Yum! I also use it with pasta, just add to hot pasta and stir, top with some grated Parmesan.
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Post by ~summer~ on Jul 14, 2014 21:40:36 GMT
I use it on pasta with sun dried tomatoes and grilled chicken. My boys love it. It's good with goat cheese too. I also like it on toasted nutty whole wheat bread, such as vitle vittles.
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Post by Suziee2 on Jul 14, 2014 23:26:22 GMT
I use it in different pasta salads and hot pasta dishes. Mix some with mayo for a sandwich spread. This Pesto stuffed pork chops is really good. Mixed in softened cream cheese with chicken or veggie stock/broth, it makes a good base for pasta sauce. ETA: here is the link. Pinterest link isn't working. Pesto Stuffed pork chops . Sorry about that. |
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Post by modiemay on Jul 15, 2014 0:00:07 GMT
Roast some baby potatoes and slap a dollop on top,then mix to coat.
On top,of chicken with a slice of cheese on top then cooked in the oven
Stuff a chicken breast with bacon and any cheese and pesto then bake.
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Post by cakediva on Jul 15, 2014 0:09:27 GMT
One of our family favourites is to get bone in, skin on chicken breasts, separate the skin and spread pesto between the skin and meat. Then put a slice of goat cheese under the skin anf either bake or BBQ until the chicken is cooked. SO yummy!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 15, 2014 0:56:01 GMT
Drizzle it over grilled veggies.. particularly tasty the day after in a salad
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2014 0:58:21 GMT
Our most-often way of eating petso is over pasta.
I like to use bowtie or spiral pastas, whatever shape/style is your favourite.
Cook pasta, drain, add lots of pesto. We like to add green peas and cherry tomatoes, too. And fresh parm to grate over top.
Pesto pasta is best prepared a couple of hours ahead of time and served at room temperature.
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