Recipes That Use Pesto 

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Recipes That Use Pesto

If you've ever had pesto, you've probably eaten it as pesto pasta. Here are some pesto recipes and other ideas for what to do with your favorite pesto.

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Ingredients

Basil leaves Pine nuts Garlic Parmesan Olive oil Salt

How to Make Basil Pesto

Love pesto?

This orzo pesto salad is packed with ripe, bursting tomatoes and  tiny perlini mozzarella and topped with toasted pine nuts.

Love pesto?

Make this creamy pesto dressing. It's super simple to make with store-bought or homemade basil pesto. Reach for it when you want a tangy, creamy salad dressing.

Creamy Pesto Dressing

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The pesto dressing also works as a spread for your favorite deli sandwich.

Love pesto?

Use pesto as the base for your next pizza instead of tomato sauce. Top with artichoke hearts and roasted garlic.

Love pesto, but it's not summer?

If basil isn't in season, you can make pesto out of other herbs. Check out the arugula spinach pesto in this tuna pesto pasta!

Other Ideas for How to Use Pesto

- Baked fish with pesto - Baked chicken with pesto - On toast with tomato and mozzarella - In a lasagna - Or just eat it with a spoon!

Click here to find all of these recipes that use pesto and other delicious recipes on the Ugly Duckling Bakery blog.