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Linguine Pasta with Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto, Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe

6 Recipes Using Pesto

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ADD A FRESH PESTO TWIST THAT'S AUTHENTICALLY ITALIAN

Pesto is one of the most versatile of sauces. Stir it into soups, dips and pasta, spread on sandwiches and pizza or season baked fish, chicken and veggies for a flavorful twist. Check out these recipes using pesto and be inspired!

BARILLA® FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO, ARUGULA, BUTTERNUT SQUASH & ASIAGO CHEESE

Barilla® Fettuccine with Pesto, Arugula, Butternut Squash and Asiago Cheese Recipe | US_PROD-07c835db-f502-4acf-ba76-9aa4a7e5b05d

Al dente fettuccine, fresh arugula, and tender butternut squash are coated in our basil pesto for a delicious and fresh-tasting pasta dish.

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BARILLA® DITALINI CHICKEN & SPINACH SOUP WITH PESTO

Chicken & Spinach Soup Recipe with Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto and Ditalini Pasta | US_PROD-c1fb2186-a97a-4823-add5-18ca981570d3

Make your favorite homemade chicken soup even more special by adding traditional basil pesto. Add some spinach for a healthy bonus!

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BARILLA® BLUE BOX THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI CAPRESE SKEWERS WITH PESTO

Barilla® Three Cheese Tortellini Caprese Skewers with Pesto Recipe | US_PROD-566ce089-8e35-4a52-bb62-41e6363c6e63

Create these delicious and colorful skewers with three cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella for a fun twist on a Caprese pasta salad. Drizzle with basil pesto to add a fresh-from-the-garden flavor.

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BARILLA® TRADITIONAL BASIL PESTO & 3 CHEESE DIP

Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto and 3 Cheese Dip Recipe | US_PROD-8ea6e714-0fe8-4b88-bc9e-0964f726d3e6

Serve this dip as a tasty appetizer for your next backyard gathering. Basil pesto is combined with a delicious cheese trio: ricotta, provolone, and cream cheese. Enjoy it warm with breadsticks or chips!

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PESTO, HEIRLOOM TOMATO & MOZZARELLLA CHEESE PIZZA

Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese and Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto Pizza Recipe | US_PROD-a87f54a9-45fa-48ff-b50a-3a93af23c2dd

Make pizza night more exciting! Add our basil pesto to give a burst of flavor to your traditional tomato & mozzarella cheese pizza.

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BARILLA® PESTO GRILLED CHEESE

Barilla® Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Avocado and Butter Recipe | US_PROD-8e7c86f2-e386-4c0b-aa71-b0b99d099b1a

Add a fresh twist to a family favorite by spreading basil pesto on your grilled cheese. The delicious combination of melted cheeses and basil pesto will deliver a burst of flavor in every bite!

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