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Pesto is a delicious accompaniment to many dishes. Explore the best pesto recipe ideas HelloFresh has to offer.

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Pesto Recipes from HelloFresh

Pesto Recipes
Pesto Pasta Recipes
Green Pesto Recipes
Vegetarian Pesto Recipes
Recipes using Red Pesto
FAQs about Pesto

Pesto Recipes

There are so many pesto based recipes you can make, including classic Italian pastas or juicy homemade burgers.
Creamy Pesto, Bacon and Sweet Potato Gratin
with Roasted Tomatoes and Baby Leaf Salad
45 minutes | Medium | 943 kcal
Oven-Baked Chicken Breast Pesto Risotto
with Roasted Tomatoes and Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 892 kcal
Roasted Ratatouille, Chorizo, and Pesto Bulgur
with Greek Style Salad Cheese and Flaked Almonds
35 minutes | Easy | 754 kcal
Cannellini Bean and Roasted Balsamic Tomato Stew
with Pesto Bulgur and Greek Style Salad Cheese
VEGGIE
| RAPID
20 minutes | Easy | 617 kcal
Margherita Inspired Bacon Risotto
with Roasted Baby Plum Tomatoes and Pesto Drizzle
45 minutes | Easy | 843 kcal
Pesto, Mozzarella, Bacon & Mushroom Burger
with Balsamic Onion and Wedges
35 minutes | Easy | 788 kcal
Warm Pesto Roasted Veg and Bacon Salad
with Oregano Potatoes and Greek Style Salad Cheese
WEIGHTWATCHERS
| VEGGIE
40 minutes | Easy | 564 kcal
Warm Pesto Bacon and Roasted Veg Salad
with Oregano Potatoes and Greek Style Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 537 kcal
Creamy Pesto, Bacon and Sweet Potato Gratin
with Roasted Tomatoes and Baby Leaf Salad
45 minutes | Medium | 943 kcal
Oven-Baked Chicken Breast Pesto Risotto
with Roasted Tomatoes and Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 892 kcal
Roasted Ratatouille, Chorizo, and Pesto Bulgur
with Greek Style Salad Cheese and Flaked Almonds
35 minutes | Easy | 754 kcal
Cannellini Bean and Roasted Balsamic Tomato Stew
with Pesto Bulgur and Greek Style Salad Cheese
VEGGIE
| RAPID
20 minutes | Easy | 617 kcal
Margherita Inspired Bacon Risotto
with Roasted Baby Plum Tomatoes and Pesto Drizzle
45 minutes | Easy | 843 kcal
Pesto, Mozzarella, Bacon & Mushroom Burger
with Balsamic Onion and Wedges
35 minutes | Easy | 788 kcal
Warm Pesto Roasted Veg and Bacon Salad
with Oregano Potatoes and Greek Style Salad Cheese
WEIGHTWATCHERS
| VEGGIE
40 minutes | Easy | 564 kcal
Warm Pesto Bacon and Roasted Veg Salad
with Oregano Potatoes and Greek Style Salad Cheese
40 minutes | Easy | 537 kcal

Further Pesto Recipes

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
Creamy Bacon and Chicken Breast Pesto Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pesto Penne
Ultimate Pork Ragu and Fresh Tagliatelle
Creamy Double Bacon Pesto Pasta
Mozzarella, Bacon, Roasted Pepper and Pesto Panini
Creamy Green Veg and Bacon Pesto Pasta
Rosemary Garlic Easter Lamb and Red Wine Jus
Cheesy Meatball Sub and Bacon Wedges
Creamy Pesto Dressed Bacon, Chicken Breast and Potato Salad
Creamy Green Chicken Breast, Veg and Pesto Pasta
Creamy Prawn Pesto Pasta
Creamy King Prawn and Green Veg Pesto Pasta
Easy Salmon on Fresh Pesto Tagliatelle
Creamy Bacon Pesto Spaghetti
Pesto Baked Basa and Warm Tomato Salsa
Ultimate Burrata Pesto Linguine
Pork Steak and Creamy Pesto Sauce
Creamy Arrabbiata and Pesto Salmon Pasta
Ultimate Crispy Chicken Parmigiana
Mediterranean Style Avocado & Roasted Pepper Salad
Pesto and Garlicky Portobello Mushroom Naanizza

Pesto Pasta Recipes

There’s nothing like a simple pesto pasta recipe to please everyone around your table. Find your new go-to pesto pasta recipe today!
Pan-Fried Sea Bass on Creamy Pesto Pasta
with Green Beans and Cheese
35 minutes | Easy | 728 kcal
Ultimate Creamy Pesto Pasta and Caprese Bruschetta
with Asparagus and Balsamic Glaze
NEW
| VEGGIE
25 minutes | Easy | 956 kcal
Creamy Veg Pesto Pasta
with Roasted Tomatoes
VEGGIE
20 minutes | Easy | 739 kcal
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
with Roasted Tomatoes
20 minutes | Easy | 893 kcal
Creamy Prawn Pesto Pasta
with Roasted Tomatoes
20 minutes | Easy | 791 kcal
Creamy Parma Ham & Parmigiano Filled Pasta
with Pesto and Courgette
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
25 minutes | Easy | 572 kcal
Baked Cheese, Bacon, Baby Plum and Pesto Pasta
with Rocket and Chilli
30 minutes | Easy | 868 kcal
Baked Cheese, Baby Plum and Pesto Pasta
with Rocket and Chilli
VEGGIE
30 minutes | Easy | 752 kcal
Pan-Fried Sea Bass on Creamy Pesto Pasta
with Green Beans and Cheese
35 minutes | Easy | 728 kcal
Ultimate Creamy Pesto Pasta and Caprese Bruschetta
with Asparagus and Balsamic Glaze
NEW
| VEGGIE
25 minutes | Easy | 956 kcal
Creamy Veg Pesto Pasta
with Roasted Tomatoes
VEGGIE
20 minutes | Easy | 739 kcal
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
with Roasted Tomatoes
20 minutes | Easy | 893 kcal
Creamy Prawn Pesto Pasta
with Roasted Tomatoes
20 minutes | Easy | 791 kcal
Creamy Parma Ham & Parmigiano Filled Pasta
with Pesto and Courgette
FAMILY FRIENDLY
| NEW
25 minutes | Easy | 572 kcal
Baked Cheese, Bacon, Baby Plum and Pesto Pasta
with Rocket and Chilli
30 minutes | Easy | 868 kcal
Baked Cheese, Baby Plum and Pesto Pasta
with Rocket and Chilli
VEGGIE
30 minutes | Easy | 752 kcal

Further Pesto Pasta Recipes

Creamy Double Bacon Pesto Pasta
Creamy Green Chicken Breast, Veg and Pesto Pasta
Creamy King Prawn and Green Veg Pesto Pasta
Creamy Green Veg and Bacon Pesto Pasta
Creamy Pesto Chicken Breast Pasta
Creamy Bacon and Chicken Breast Pesto Pasta
Creamy Arrabbiata and Pesto Salmon Pasta
Creamy Pesto Pasta with Diced Chicken Breast
Creamy Bacon Pesto Pasta
Creamy Green Veg and Pesto Pasta
Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken Breast
Creamy Pesto Pasta
Creamy Sausage Pasta Bake Dinner
Creamy Parma Ham & Parmigiano Filled Pasta
Pan-Fried Sea Bass on Creamy Pesto Pasta
Ultimate Creamy Pesto Pasta and Caprese Bruschetta
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
Creamy Prawn Pesto Pasta
Creamy Veg Pesto Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
Creamy Prawn Pesto Pasta
Creamy Veg Pesto Pasta

Green Pesto Recipes

Blending the fresh flavour of basil with garlic, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and rich olive oil, it’s no surprise our green pesto recipes are so popular.
Pesto Chicken Thigh Traybake
with Herby Potatoes and Caprese Salad
FAMILY FRIENDLY
35 minutes | Easy | 802 kcal
Pesto Crusted Salmon and Lemon Butter Sauce
with Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans and Tenderstem
MEDIUM SPICE
40 minutes | Medium | 617 kcal
King Prawns and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Creamy Lemony Pesto Sauce, Spinach and Tomatoes
10 minutes | Medium | 509 kcal
Chicken and Bacon Winter Veg Toss
to Creamy Pesto Chicken and Pancetta Pasta Salad
40 minutes | Medium | 622 kcal
Beef Sizzler Steaks, Asparagus and Potato Salad
Three Steps | Ready in 10
10 minutes | Medium | 444 kcal
Superquick Lemony Pesto Chicken Fresh Pasta
New | Three Steps | Ready in 10
10 minutes | Medium | 650 kcal
Balsamic Chicken & Roasties Dinner
with Chicken, Cheese & Tomato Pesto Pasta Lunch
40 minutes | Medium | 1932 kcal
Roast Tomato & Pepper Penne
with Olives, Feta and Green Pesto
35 minutes | Medium | 763 kcal
Pesto Chicken Thigh Traybake
with Herby Potatoes and Caprese Salad
FAMILY FRIENDLY
35 minutes | Easy | 802 kcal
Pesto Crusted Salmon and Lemon Butter Sauce
with Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans and Tenderstem
MEDIUM SPICE
40 minutes | Medium | 617 kcal
King Prawns and Fresh Tagliatelle
with Creamy Lemony Pesto Sauce, Spinach and Tomatoes
10 minutes | Medium | 509 kcal
Chicken and Bacon Winter Veg Toss
to Creamy Pesto Chicken and Pancetta Pasta Salad
40 minutes | Medium | 622 kcal
Beef Sizzler Steaks, Asparagus and Potato Salad
Three Steps | Ready in 10
10 minutes | Medium | 444 kcal
Superquick Lemony Pesto Chicken Fresh Pasta
New | Three Steps | Ready in 10
10 minutes | Medium | 650 kcal
Balsamic Chicken & Roasties Dinner
with Chicken, Cheese & Tomato Pesto Pasta Lunch
40 minutes | Medium | 1932 kcal
Roast Tomato & Pepper Penne
with Olives, Feta and Green Pesto
35 minutes | Medium | 763 kcal

Further Green Pesto Recipes

Halloumi Tray Bake
Cheesy Pizza
Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi
Quick Pancetta and Pesto Rice
Italian Style Lamb Burgers
Sausage and Tomato Pesto Pasta
Herbed Pork Orecchiette
Orecchiette
Pesto and Asparagus Tarts
Mozzarella and Pesto Roulades
Orecchiette with Herbed Pork
Herbed Pork and Pesto Penne
Pesto Crusted Salmon and Lemon Butter Sauce
Pesto Chicken Thigh Traybake
Pesto Crusted Salmon and Lemon Butter Sauce
Pesto Crusted Lamb
Pesto Crusted Salmon and Lemon Butter Sauce
Halloumi Tray Bake
Balsamic Chicken Dinner
Pesto Crusted Lamb
Halloumi Tray Bake
Pesto Crusted Salmon and Lemon Butter Sauce

Vegetarian Pesto Recipes

From creamy veg pastas to pesto risottos and raviolis, there’s a vegetarian pesto recipe everyone will love.
Slow Roasted Kumato Tomato Herby Rice Bowl
with Charred Tenderstem®, Aioli, Greek Style Cheese and Pesto Drizzle
VEGGIE
40 minutes | Medium | 806 kcal
Italian Inspired Butter Bean Cassoulet
with Courgette, Pesto and Toasted Ciabatta
CALORIE SMART
| PREPPED IN 10
| VEGGIE
30 minutes | Easy | 595 kcal
Pronto Pesto Pasta Verde
with Peas, Spinach and Cheese
VEGGIE
20 minutes | Easy | 897 kcal
Pesto Dressed Caprese Style Salad
with Roast Potatoes, Ciabatta Croutons and Pumpkin Seeds
VEGGIE
| CALORIE SMART
35 minutes | Medium | 623 kcal
Pan-Fried Halloumi and Pesto Drizzle
with Mediterranean Inspired Roasted Vegetables
VEGGIE
| PREPPED IN 10
45 minutes | Easy | 708 kcal
Pan-Fried Double Halloumi and Pesto Drizzle
with Mediterranean Inspired Roasted Vegetables
VEGGIE
| PREPPED IN 10
45 minutes | Easy | 1068 kcal
Mozzarella, Roasted Pepper and Pesto Panini
with Herby Fries and Balsamic Rocket
VEGGIE
40 minutes | Easy | 668 kcal
Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad
with Rocket, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Greek Style Cheese
VEGGIE
| SOURCE OF FIBRE
20 minutes | Medium | 829 kcal
Slow Roasted Kumato Tomato Herby Rice Bowl
with Charred Tenderstem®, Aioli, Greek Style Cheese and Pesto Drizzle
VEGGIE
40 minutes | Medium | 806 kcal
Italian Inspired Butter Bean Cassoulet
with Courgette, Pesto and Toasted Ciabatta
CALORIE SMART
| PREPPED IN 10
| VEGGIE
30 minutes | Easy | 595 kcal
Pronto Pesto Pasta Verde
with Peas, Spinach and Cheese
VEGGIE
20 minutes | Easy | 897 kcal
Pesto Dressed Caprese Style Salad
with Roast Potatoes, Ciabatta Croutons and Pumpkin Seeds
VEGGIE
| CALORIE SMART
35 minutes | Medium | 623 kcal
Pan-Fried Halloumi and Pesto Drizzle
with Mediterranean Inspired Roasted Vegetables
VEGGIE
| PREPPED IN 10
45 minutes | Easy | 708 kcal
Pan-Fried Double Halloumi and Pesto Drizzle
with Mediterranean Inspired Roasted Vegetables
VEGGIE
| PREPPED IN 10
45 minutes | Easy | 1068 kcal
Mozzarella, Roasted Pepper and Pesto Panini
with Herby Fries and Balsamic Rocket
VEGGIE
40 minutes | Easy | 668 kcal
Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad
with Rocket, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Greek Style Cheese
VEGGIE
| SOURCE OF FIBRE
20 minutes | Medium | 829 kcal

Further Vegetarian Pesto Recipes

Slow Roasted Kumato Tomato Herby Rice Bowl
Kumato Tomato and Goat's Cheese Tart
Presto Pesto Pea Rigatoni
Mozzarella and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Creamy Chickpea and Pepper Rice Bowl
Kumato Tomato and Goat's Cheese Tart
Easy Peasy Pumpkin and Sage Girasoli
Presto Pesto Pea Rigatoni
Creamy Green Pesto Butter Bean Shakshuka
Presto Pesto Pea Rigatoni
One Pot Creamy Leek and Bean Pesto Soup
Presto Pesto Pea Rigatoni
Pan-Fried Halloumi and Pesto Drizzle
Pan-Fried Double Halloumi and Pesto Drizzle
Presto Pesto Pea Rigatoni
Pronto Pesto Pasta Verde
Italian Inspired Butter Bean Cassoulet
Presto Pesto Pea Rigatoni
Presto Pesto Pea Rigatoni
Clean Machine Super Green Pesto Orzo
Presto Pesto Pea Rigatoni
Easy Peasy Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni

Red Pesto Recipes

Combining sweet, roasted red peppers with the warmth of garlic, tomatoes and the subtle heat of chilli peppers, red pesto recipes are some of our most popular.
Veggie Loaded Gnocchi
with Red Pesto & Pine Nuts
30 minutes | Medium | 664 kcal
Summertime Roasted Salmon and Courgette Linguine
with Red Pesto
SEAFOOD FIRST
30 minutes | Medium | 754 kcal
Rigatoni
with Red Pesto and Roasted Vegetables
MEDIUM SPICE
| VEGGIE
| HEALTHY
25 minutes | Easy | 586 kcal
Veggie Loaded Gnocchi
with Red Pesto & Pine Nuts
30 minutes | Medium | 664 kcal
Chorizo Rigatoni
with Cherry Plum Tomatoes and Mozzarella
30 minutes | Medium | 902 kcal
Summertime Roasted Salmon and Courgette Linguine
with Red Pesto
SEAFOOD FIRST
30 minutes | Medium | 754 kcal
Vegetable Loaded Gnocchi
with Red Pesto and Pine Nuts
VEGGIE
30 minutes | Medium | 734 kcal
Rigatoni
with Red Pesto and Roasted Vegetables
MEDIUM SPICE
| VEGGIE
| HEALTHY
25 minutes | Easy | 586 kcal
Veggie Loaded Gnocchi
with Red Pesto & Pine Nuts
30 minutes | Medium | 664 kcal
Summertime Roasted Salmon and Courgette Linguine
with Red Pesto
SEAFOOD FIRST
30 minutes | Medium | 754 kcal
Rigatoni
with Red Pesto and Roasted Vegetables
MEDIUM SPICE
| VEGGIE
| HEALTHY
25 minutes | Easy | 586 kcal
Veggie Loaded Gnocchi
with Red Pesto & Pine Nuts
30 minutes | Medium | 664 kcal
Chorizo Rigatoni
with Cherry Plum Tomatoes and Mozzarella
30 minutes | Medium | 902 kcal
Summertime Roasted Salmon and Courgette Linguine
with Red Pesto
SEAFOOD FIRST
30 minutes | Medium | 754 kcal
Vegetable Loaded Gnocchi
with Red Pesto and Pine Nuts
VEGGIE
30 minutes | Medium | 734 kcal
Rigatoni
with Red Pesto and Roasted Vegetables
MEDIUM SPICE
| VEGGIE
| HEALTHY
25 minutes | Easy | 586 kcal

Check out more of our vegetarian recipes

A Little Pesto Goes a Long Way

Pesto Recipes FAQs

How to store pesto?

To store fresh pesto safely, keep it in a sealed, airtight glass jar. Pouring a thin layer of olive oil over the top surface keeps the air out and stops it from turning brown, allowing it to sit in the fridge for up to seven days.

Can you freeze pesto?

Yes, pesto can be frozen. To do so, the ideal method is to scoop servings into an ice cube tray – this makes smaller portions to handle when defrosting. As an alternative, use plastic freezer bags to store manageable quantities of sauce in the freezer. When frozen, it will keep for around 6 months. To freeze it for longer, use a small jar or plastic container – this will keep for up to 12 months.

Is pesto healthy?

Pesto provides excellent nutritional value because it features nutrient-dense ingredients like fresh herbs, nuts, and heart-healthy fats. Because it contains cheese and oil, it is best enjoyed in sensible quantities alongside a balanced meal plan.

Is pesto vegetarian?

Traditional pesto is not vegetarian because authentic Parmesan cheese relies on animal rennet during production. To ensure your pesto based recipes are vegetarian, check the label for microbial or plant-based rennet alternatives.

What does pesto taste like?

Pesto has a bright, herby flavour profile dominated by fragrant basil and sharp garlic. The richness of the oil and cheese balances the bite, creating a savoury, well-rounded sauce.

How do I use pesto?

Use pesto as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, pizza topping, or mix it into dips and salads.

Can you eat pesto cold?

Yes, pesto is perfectly safe to eat cold straight from the jar. It works exceptionally well when tossed into chilled summer pasta dishes or spread directly over sandwich fillings.

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