When my garden basil goes nuts, I make pesto and keep it frozen in small containers for the right opportunity, like this ...

Add the pesto and ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water. Toss to coat, adding more pasta cooking water as necessary to create a silky sauce. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

This quick 20-minute pasta dish features crunchy panko breadcrumbs, fresh basil, garlic, and rich Parmigiano-Reggiano for a flavorful take on classic pesto.

While you can’t go wrong simply tossing pesto with pasta, try it as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dip for crackers and crudités. Here are some ideas from our archives to get you started.

Whether or not you have kids, you’ll love this pesto pasta, an easy make-ahead meal that’s designed to taste great all day. Share full article. 63. 63.

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2. In a blender, combine the ricotta, the whole pistachios, oil, Parmesan, basil, chives, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and blend until creamy ...