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26 Pesto Recipes for When You Want Greens and Cheese
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The no-cook sauce that will never let you down.
Basil Pesto
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The most vibrant pesto isn’t just about the ingredients; it’s also about the order in which you blend them.
Cilantro Pesto Pasta
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This vibrant cilantro pesto recipe blends blanched herbs, Cotija cheese, garlic, and toasted pepitas. Toss with pasta for a fresh and bold spaghetti pesto.
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Spring Orzotto
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A quicker take on risotto featuring bright peas and your favorite pesto.
White Pesto Pasta
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Built of toasted nuts, creamy ricotta, and salty Parmesan, you don’t even need a food processor to make this riff on the normal pesto you know and love.
Pesto-ish Risotto
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A laid-back risotto (not an oxymoron!) in a summer state of mind.
Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry
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There’s so much more you can do with your farmers’ market basil than making pesto!
Greenest Mint and Ginger Pesto
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An electrifying pesto that stays bright green for days on end. With the addition of ginger, and jalapeño, it’s a versatile condiment to have on hand.
Herb Dressing
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A drizzle of this herb pesto will complement virtually any savory dish, and it takes only minutes to make.
Pasta with Chopped Pesto
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This chopped pesto requires nothing more than a cutting board and a knife.
Pasta with Pesto, Shrimp, and Cured Ham
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A version of this recipe helped chef Danny Bowien win the Pesto World Championship in Italy in 2008. He was kind enough to let us adapt it a bit.
Broccolini and Walnut Pesto Pasta
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Anchovies add umami richness and broccolini brings freshness to this 30-minute weeknight meal.
Kale Pesto With Whole Wheat Pasta
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This kale pesto inspired us to keep spreading the word that there is still no better or more delicious way to eat your greens.
Red Pesto Pasta
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This red pesto tastes like a mash-up of your favorite spicy arrabbiata sauce and the anchovy-garlic dip bagna cauda. All of which is to say, it’s delicious.
Ligurian Pesto with Spaghetti
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This recipe makes more pesto than you'll need. Serve the extra with vegetables or fish, or spread it on sandwiches.
Ramen Noodles With Miso Pesto
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This cilantro-miso pesto is bright and delicious on springy ramen noodles.
Pistachio and Mint Pesto
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An herbaceous, zippy pesto to serve with crudités or whatever else inspires you. 
Fridge-Dive Pesto Pasta
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This pesto pasta recipe is the solution for any leftover hardy green, lettuce, or herb you don’t know what to do with. Cleaning out your fridge has never been so rewarding!
Classic Pesto Sauce
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This is our idea of the best classic pesto sauce. Did we mention it's also super easy?
Herby Pizza With Carrot Top Pesto
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This garlicky carrot top pesto can be used in dozens of ways (pasta sauce! salad dressing! dipping sauce!) aside from pizza.
Broccoli Pesto Pasta
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This pesto pasta recipe gets heft (and a side of veggies) from the addition of broccoli to the purée. They won’t know it’s there unless you tell them...wink wink.
Spicy Pork and Refried Bean Soup
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A can of refried beans disappears into the broth of this simple soup, adding body and luscious texture, while chipotle chiles in adobo add smoky heat.
Three-Herb Pesto
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