Antipasto is basically Italian charcuterie- meats and cheeses and other delicious things- usually arranged on a platter. But, what if you added some gemelli and called it a pasta salad? Yes, please! Creamy Pesto Antipasto Salad is so easy to make. Cooked pasta tossed with a delicious creamy pesto sauce, chilled and tossed with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, salami, artichokes, spicy peppers, red onion and pepperoncini peppers. It's loaded with flavorful ingredients and is creamy, cheesy, herby and more!
We love a one-dish chicken skillet and this one is fantastic! Skillet Creamy Pesto Chicken Caprese has 7 ingredients, most of which you probably have on hand and cooks in 30 minutes. And, it's Caprese- tomatoes, mozzarella and a creamy Parmesan pesto sauce that brings the basil, but in the best way, as a creamy flavorful sauce. Just saute chicken breasts and cherry tomatoes, then add the sauce and some spinach and simmer. Top with mozzarella cheese and garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil. It's keto-friendly as is, or you can serve with pasta or soak up the sauce with crusty bread.
This Pesto Spinach and Artichoke Dip is the reboot dip recipe you didn't know you needed. It's so easy- you can make it right on the stovetop in 20 minutes, and it's keto-friendly and low carb! Just saute chopped artichokes and garlic, then stir in creamy Parmesan pesto sauce, cream cheese, spinach and lemon zest and cook until hot. The creamy Parmesan pesto sauce and the lemon zest add layers of flavor that your old dip can't match. Give it a try and see for yourself!
Parmesan-Crusted Pesto Salmon is actually a whole sheet-pan dinner. All of the cooking is hands-free, making it perfect for a busy weeknight. Roast potatoes on a sheet pan to start, then push them to one side and add the salmon fillets and broccoli. Drizzle creamy roasted garlic pesto sauce over everything, then sprinkle the salmon with Parmesan-panko topping. Bake until the salmon and vegetables are done and the topping is crispy. As good as that sounds, it tastes even better!
There's a lot to love about these Creamy Pesto Turkey Meatballs. Most importantly, they taste amazing- using turkey instead of beef highlights the flavors of the creamy pesto and seasonings. They're also baked instead of cooked on the stove- so the cooking is hands-free. Just mix, shape and bake. While they're baking, you can heat up the rest of the creamy pesto sauce to serve with the meatballs and the pasta of your choice (hint- start cooking the pasta first so it's ready when the meatballs are done and you'll have dinner in only 20 minutes!).
Pesto and mac and cheese go together like spaghetti and meatballs- who knew? This Pesto Mac & Cheese has a secret ingredient- creamy Parmesan pesto sauce, that brings another cheesy, herby layer of flavor. This recipe is also easier, since you don’t have to make a cream sauce from scratch. Just toss cooked pasta with the creamy Parmesan pesto sauce and some Cheddar cheese and spoon into a baking dish. Top with a mixture of Parmesan and panko and bake until hot and bubbling and the topping is crisp and golden brown.
What's the best way to eat your vegetables? In flatbread form, of course! We love that this Creamy Pesto Flatbreads recipe uses super-flavorful creamy pesto sauce mixed with fresh spinach as the base (spread on naan flatbreads). Then, top with fresh mozzarella and feta cheeses, ribbons of zucchini (more veggies!) and bake until the sauce is bubbling, the naan crust is crisp and the cheeses are melted. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan before serving and dinner is ready in 25 minutes!
The big sandwich for dinner- what's better? This Creamy Pesto Chicken Sandwiches is a simple and perfect example, with sauteed chicken in creamy pesto sauce, layered with fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers and arugula, all on a crusty baguette. No special equipment needed, just saute the chicken, assemble and bake. The basil flavors in the pesto make this recipe pop- hope today is big sandwich day at your house!
