What goes well with pesto?
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.
Do you have to add cheese to pesto?
Thanks to pine nuts, high quality olive oil and fresh basil, eating pesto feels indulgent. Traditionally, a pesto sauce would include cheese, and if you order the pesto pasta or pizza at a regular restaurant, for example, it would most likely be cooked wth cheese. That just won’t cut it for those who don’t eat cheese.
Is there a substitute for Parmesan cheese?
Pecorino Romano This is the cheese that most people will reach for when Parmesan isn’t in the cards. Pecorino’s base flavor and texture are similar to Parmesan’s, but it has a couple key differences. Pecorino is made from sheep’s milk, which contains more fat than cow’s milk.
How to make a pesto salad with pasta?
OR, in a pinch, drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, stir in pesto (start with ¾ cup). Then, stir in red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, marinated artichokes and chives.
How do you make pesto with feta and tomatoes?
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook orecchiette according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Add pesto and toss pasta until coated. Add tomatoes, feta, and basil and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
What’s the best way to make pesto pizza?
In a food processor, combine the basil, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, artichoke heart, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cover, and pulse, adding oil as needed to facilitate blending until smooth. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. See how to make a pesto and potato pizza.