How to Use Pesto Beyond Pasta
As great as pesto is with pasta, there are so many other ways to use our Basil Walnut Pesto. Fresh, herby and nutty, it works beautifully as a spread, dip, finishing sauce or even a cooking base.
Here are a few easy ideas:
- Spread it on toast and top with soft cheese for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Make pesto eggs. Add pesto to a pan just as you would oil, crack your eggs into it and cook them however you like. The freshness of the pesto works beautifully with creamy eggs.
- Toss grilled vegetables in pesto while they are still warm for an instant flavour boost.
- Finish grilled chicken with pesto by tossing or spooning it over just before serving.
- Serve it with pan-seared fish, alongside a fresh tomato salad for an easy meal.
- Use pesto as a spread in sandwiches, wraps and rolls instead of mayonnaise or butter.
- Add it to a cheese platter alongside crackers, fresh bread and soft cheeses.
- Stir it into hung curd or cream cheese to make a quick pesto dip.
Pesto is one of those condiments that can make a simple meal feel instantly more interesting—no pasta required.
