12 pesto recipes to delight the whole family

Friday 19 September 2025 10:00 - Adèle Peyches
12 pesto recipes to delight the whole family

Pesto is Italy in a jar: fragrant basil, garlic, parmesan and pine nuts blended into a sauce that makes everyone agree. Of course, we love it with pasta, its great classic, but it can do so much more! Here are 12 pesto recipes, from the most traditional to the most original, that will delight the whole family ;)


Discover our selection of pesto recipes:

Creamy pesto cannelloni au gratin: an easy, delicious recipeRecipe Creamy pesto cannelloni au gratin: an easy, delicious recipe

Pesto cannelloni are a rich, comforting pasta dish, perfect for anyone who loves bold flavors and soft textures. The creamy filling , made with ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, and basil pesto, is bursting with flavor, enhanced by a velvety béchamel...


Cold pasta with arugula pesto, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella: a fresh, quick summer recipeRecipe Cold pasta with arugula pesto, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella: a fresh, quick summer recipe

The first time I tried this cold pasta with arugula pesto, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella was during an impromptu lunch on the terrace with friends in the middle of summer. Just a few ingredients , no desire to cook and a craving for something...


Easy savory new york roll with pesto and cream cheese, made with 4 ingredientsRecipe Easy savory new york roll with pesto and cream cheese, made with 4 ingredients

You know how much we New York Roll ! In its sweet version, it is a round-shaped croissant with a cream filling ( spread , pastry cream , etc.). Here, we’ve given it a twist and made a savory pesto version —a quick starter made with just 4...


Cold pasta with zucchini pesto, buffalo mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoesRecipe Cold pasta with zucchini pesto, buffalo mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes

An interesting combination that makes for a delicious cold dish. Our creamy pasta salad with zucchini pesto, buffalo mozzarella (though regular cow’s-milk mozzarella works too) and sun-dried tomatoes is a balanced summer main course that’s easy to...


Puff pastry twists with red pesto and mozzarellaRecipe Puff pastry twists with red pesto and mozzarella

The ultimate simple and foolproof recipe for an aperitif is right here! And because red pesto is underrated, we decided to make it the star of this recipe. A cousin of classic pesto (green pesto), it’s made with sun-dried tomatoes. A real delight that...


Bruschetta with pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarellaRecipe Bruschetta with pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella

Last night, we felt like having a light dinner, so we decided to make some simple, satisfying bruschetta, full of delicious Italian flavors. On the menu: pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella. One of our favorite combinations :-) Try these...


Cream cheese, pesto, and cherry tomato toastsRecipe Cream cheese, pesto, and cherry tomato toasts

Not very hungry in this heat? Here’s a quick, fresh, and tasty recipe to satisfy your appetite: toasts! The combination of cream cheese, pesto, and cherry tomatoes makes these perfect to enjoy on their own or serve with a mixed salad. Enjoy!


Pesto tortellini saladRecipe Pesto tortellini salad

Are you used to enjoying tortellini hot? Now try them in a cold salad! What could be better than a pasta salad when the sun is shining? Add color and flavor to your dish by pairing tortellini with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and...


Savory french toast rolls with pestoRecipe Savory french toast rolls with pesto

Our favorite zero-waste recipe to make with stale sandwich bread? French toast, of course! But how about turning it into a savory version today? Fill it with pesto for a dish packed with flavor: YUM! A simple and original way to transform your slices...


Pesto puff pastry sunRecipe Pesto puff pastry sun

Enjoy a crispy puff pastry sun as an appetizer! Flavored with pesto sauce, you'll love how easy this recipe is to make. Plus, you won't need 15 different ingredients. Just 4 will do! Follow our step-by-step instructions, with written explanations and...


Italian-style burger: pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarellaRecipe Italian-style burger: pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella

A homemade burger is always better, isn’t it? Here’s proof with our recipe for an Italian-flavored burger! Pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella... delicious ingredients made in Italy that we love to combine between two burger buns with a good...


Toasts with pesto, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoesRecipe Toasts with pesto, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes

It's aperitif time, but what should we serve with our cocktail? At Ptitchef, we're tired of all kinds of savory snack biscuits and peanuts. Let's replace them with toasts! Quick and easy to make, some don't even require cooking. That's the case with...


Adèle PeychesAdèle Peyches
Editorial manager who just can't wait for winter to enjoy fondue! Passionate about gastronomy and always on the lookout for new culinary gems, I first studied law before returning to my first love: the taste of good products and the joy of sharing around the table :)

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