Pesto!

Homemade pesto will last for 3 days in the fridge, or months in the freezer. Toss through pasta and pasta salad, spread on toast, use as a dip, dollop on everything!

Pesto alla Trapanese (Sicilian Pesto With Almonds and Tomatoes)

Pesto alla trapanese is Sicily's answer to Liguria's more famous basil-rich pesto sauce. They have a lot in common, as both are full of fresh basil, nuts, garlic, olive oil, and cheese, and are best mixed with a mortar and pestle. Trapanese pesto uses almonds instead of pine nuts, and adds juicy tomatoes to the mix.

Fresh Mint, Feta, and Pistachio Pesto

Mint, pistachios, and feta make a deeply flavorful, rich variation on a classic pesto. It's delicious tossed with pasta, drizzled on fresh vegetables like sliced tomatoes, or served as a sauce for meats like chicken, pork, or lamb.

Basil Mint Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes & Strawberries

Basil Mint Pesto Pasta Salad breaks the mold a bit. Not only is it pesto-based with basil and mint, but also an interesting key ingredient –– strawberries

Pesto pasta salad

A very easy pasta to whip up during the week and serve alongside a roast chicken. 

The Best Pesto alla Genovese (Classic Basil Pesto Sauce)

We tested every variable to find the best method and ingredients to make the ultimate Genovese-style basil pesto sauce that tastes just like it came from the Ligurian hills of Italy.

Easy Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Sun-dried Tomatoes

This easy Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is ideal for picnics and potlucks, barbecues and birthday parties. A simple dressing of pesto, mayonnaise, and lemon juice cloaks this family-favorite pasta salad. Sweet and chewy sun-dried tomatoes, and vibrant green peas round out this versatile side dish.

Roasted-Fennel Pesto With Fennel Fronds, Toasted Almonds, and Garlic

Roasted fennel bulb, raw fennel fronds, toasted almonds, olive oil, and garlic are the starts of this flavorful pesto variation. It's good on...well, just about everything.

Pesto pasta salad

Pesto pasta salad tips - don't skimp on pesto and don't be shy with olive oil. Homemade pesto is best, but if you must buy, get it from the fridge!

Tagliatelle with Red Provençal Pistou

Fresh tagliatelle gets tossed with a Provençal pistou full of garlic, basil, and those red, ripe sun-dried tomatoes.