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: the easy and tasty recipe

Pesto cannelloni is a rich and enveloping meal, perfect for those who love intense flavors and soft textures. The creamy filling made with ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano and basil pesto gives an explosion of flavor, enhanced by a velvety béchamel...


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

The first time I tried this cold pasta with arugula pesto, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella was during an impromptu lunch with friends in the middle of summer. Few ingredients , no desire to cook and the need for something fresh and tasty : the...


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

You knew our love for New York Roll ! In the sweet version, it is a round-shaped croissant with a cream inside ( spread , pastry cream , etc.). Here, we have chosen to twist it into a savory version with pesto, for an express starter with only...


Pasta salad with zucchini pesto, mozzarella and dried tomatoes

If you are looking for a refreshing and balanced recipe for your future picnic or for your lunch box at work, our creamy pasta salad with zucchini pesto, mozzarella and dried tomatoes is absolutely a must-try! This delicious combination of pasta,...


Puff pastry twists with red pesto and mozzarella

The ultimate simple and effective recipe for an appetizer is here! And because red pesto is underrated, we decided to highlight it in this recipe. A cousin of classic pesto (green pesto), this one includes sun-dried tomatoes in its recipe. A true...


Pesto, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella bruschetta

Last night, we had a little hunger for dinner. So we thought of preparing simple, effective, and especially delicious bruschetta flavored with Italian tastes. On the menu: pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. One of our favorite...


Fresh cheese, pesto, and cherry tomato toasts

Not too hungry in this heat? We offer you a quick, fresh, and tasty recipe to soothe your stomach: toasts! Here, the combination of fresh cheese, pesto sauce, and cherry tomatoes will be perfect to snack on as is or to accompany with a mixed salad. Enjoy!


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 invites itself to the meal? Here, add both color and flavor to your dish by pairing tortellini with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella...


Savory french toast rolls with pesto

Our favorite anti-waste recipe to make with stale sandwich bread? French toast, of course! But how about transforming this recipe into a savory version today? Stuffed with pesto sauce for a rich tasting experience: YUM! A simple and original way to...


Flaky pesto star bread

Enjoy a crispy star bread for your appetizer! Flavored with pesto sauce, you will fall in love with this super easy recipe. Plus, you won't need 15 different ingredients here. Only 4 will do! Follow the step-by-step instructions with our written...


Italian style burger: pesto, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella

A homemade burger is always better, isn’t it? Here’s proof with our recipe for Italian-flavored burgers! Pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella... delicious "made in" Italy ingredients that we love to combine between 2 slices of burger bread with a...


Toasts with pesto, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes

It's appetizer time, but what should we eat to accompany our cocktail? At Ptitchef, we are tired of all kinds of snack biscuits and peanuts. Let's replace them with toasts! Quick and easy to make, some won't even require cooking. This is 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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