Best Basil Parmesan Pesto Recipes

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BASIL PESTO SALMON PARMESAN



Basil Pesto Salmon Parmesan image

Salmon with Smokehouse pepper, pesto smear, and a Parmesan crust. Serve with fresh-cooked green beans, asparagus, red wine, garlic bread, and Greek salad.

Provided by Mr. Saxton

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds salmon fillets with skin on
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground smoked black pepper (such as McCormick® Smokehouse)
2 tablespoons pesto in olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pull out any salmon bones with pliers. Slice salmon into 5 equal portions. Place salmon skin side-down on a sheet of aluminum foil. Transfer to a large baking pan. Season salmon with salt and pepper; loosely cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove baking pan from oven and uncover. Smear pesto over each portion of salmon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk butter and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 551.4 mg

ARUGULA-BASIL PESTO WITH PINE NUTS, PARMESAN AND RICOTTA



Arugula-Basil Pesto with Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Ricotta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup pesto

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup pine nuts
1 1/2 cups arugula
1 1/2 cups basil
Kosher salt
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until lightly browned; let cool. Pulse in a food processor until finely ground.
  • Add the arugula, basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add the parmesan and pulse to combine.
  • Slowly pour in the olive oil, pulsing to incorporate. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the ricotta. You'll have about 1 cup pesto; use about 1/2 cup for 1 pound pasta.

BASIL PARMESAN PESTO



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Create on crackers, baquettes or mixed in with pasta and chopped tomatos. Freeze leftovers in an ice cube tray so you can use as a mix-in any time.

Provided by VegGirl

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves
1/3 cup olive oil (may need an extra tbsp or two to get it to your preferred consistency)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the Basil, Pinenuts & Garlic.
  • Add Olive Oil in a stream til mixed.
  • Add Cheese, salt & pepper then pulse till mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 96.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.9

FRESH BASIL & PARMESAN PESTO RECIPE BY TASTY



Fresh Basil & Parmesan Pesto Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh basil leaf, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper

Provided by Jennifer Beylard

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh basil leaf
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¼ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a food processor, blend together fresh basil leaves and the pine nuts, pulsing several times until well-chopped and combined. Then, add parmesan cheese and garlic and pulse until well-combined.
  • Slowly stream in the olive oil while pulsing to keep the olive oil from separating.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over pasta or refrigerate in a sealed container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 0 grams

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