How to Make Pesto
Other than the fact that it’s really foolproof and easy, what also blows my minds about pesto is just how incredibly versatile it is. You don’t need to stick to the ol’ garlic, basil, pine nut, Parmesan cheese recipe for pesto when you can essentially use any combo of nuts, greens and cheese you have laying around. Pesto can be made with walnuts, kale and cheese. Vegan, dairy-free pesto can be made with nutritional yeast, instead of Parm. And nut-free pesto is super simple; just use garlic, olive oil, greens or herbs and cheese, sans the nuts.
How to Use Pesto
You can mix pesto with pasta to get a quick and easy meal ready in just about 10 minutes, slather meats with pesto as a marinade or use it as a dip, or for an even more phenomenal experience, make pesto pizzas for some of the best pizzas you’ll ever eat in your life.
What Can I Use in Pesto Besides Basil?
When you have an abundance of basil to use up, or kale, spinach or arugula, break out the blender and make pesto! You can also use other herbs in pesto besides basil, like mint, tarragon, cilantro or parsley. Here are 21 easy pesto pizza and flatbread recipes to eat 24/7. Make sure you check them all out, then don’t forget to pin your favorites.
