What is pesto good on besides pasta?

10 Ways to Go Beyond Pasta with Pesto

• Mix It into Dips. We’ll mix a little pesto in with sour cream, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or even guacamole!
• Top Your Breakfast.
• Replace Pizza Sauce.
• Bake into Bread.
• Spread on a Sandwich or Flatbread.
• Mix into Salad Dressing.
• Toss (or Top) Veggies.
• Smear on Bruschetta.

What can I put pesto on?

5 Creative Ways to Use Pesto

1. 1 – On pizza. Lately I’ve been loving pesto on pizza.
2. 2 – On sandwiches. Like pizza, you could spread pesto right on your sandwich bread, but I really like to make flavored mayonnaise with pesto.
3. 3 – In soup. Pesto adds so much flavor to soups!
4. 4 – As a marinade.
5. 5 – In a salad dressing.

How do you eat Pesto alla Genovese?

In Liguria, pesto is usually eaten with trenette (a pasta shape similar to linguine) or trofie (short pasta made by rolling and twirling small pieces of dough by hand). However, I also love it with potato gnocchi. Traditionally, pasta with pesto alla Genovese is served with boiled potato cubes and green beans.

How do I make store bought pesto better?

How to Improve Taste of Store-Bought Pesto

1. Add More Basil Leaves. You can add more basil leaves to pesto to freshen its flavor.
2. Add More Garlic.
3. Add Roasted Garlic.
4. Add More Pine Nuts.
5. Add Bacon.
6. Add Blue Cheese.
7. Add Roasted Bell Peppers.
8. Add Roasted Tomatoes.

Can you eat pesto straight from the jar?

Pesto is fine to eat straight from the jar… however there is a little ‘but’ to this. Most commonly used for stirring through pasta, pesto is a versatile ingredient and lends itself to a variety of uses.

What is the difference between pesto and pesto Genovese?

Strictly speaking, pesto is a generic term for anything that is made by pounding; that is why the word is used for several pestos in Italy. Nonetheless, pesto alla genovese (“Genoese pesto”) remains the most popular pesto in Italy and the rest of the world.

Is pesto good for gaining weight?

Pesto. This is a great calorie-dense option for muscle gain. Traditional Italian pesto, made from basil, olive oil, garlic and pine nuts, provides similar health benefits to guacamole.

Is pesto healthier than tomato sauce?

Alfredo, vodka and pesto sauces are higher in fat and calories than most tomato-based sauces. Pesto sauces are high in fat, but it’s mainly healthy unsaturated fat from vegetable oil and pine nuts – these are healthy fats. There will be some saturated fat if Parmesan cheese is added.

Does pesto need to be refrigerated?

if purchased in the refrigerator section, it should be refrigerated and if purchased from the shelf it should be placed on your shelf). Once opened, all pesto should be placed into an airtight container and placed into the refrigerator.