50 tomato and basil pesto light Recipes

olive oil, chicken breasts, skin and fat removed, penne or 14 oz spiral shaped pasta, semi sun-dried tomato, roughly chopped, basil pesto, light cream, parmesan cheese, to serve

torn spinach, sliced cremini mushrooms, commercial pesto, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded provolone cheese, carton fat-free ricotta cheese, egg, lightly beaten, grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided, fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce, tomato sauce, precooked lasagna noodles (12 noodles)

boboli pizza crust (*crucial !), pesto sauce, quartered artichoke heart, frozen chopped spinach, tomato, shredded mozzarella cheese or 1 bag shredded parmesan cheese (etc.), light goat cheese, pine nuts, fresh basil

prepared basil pesto sauce, sourdough bread, lightly toasted, mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, shredded smoked mozzarella cheese, lettuce leaf, tomato

fontina cheese, grated, cream cheese, softened, mild goat cheese, basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes , refreshed if using dry type, drained and minced, pine nuts, lightly toasted

linguine (whole wheat, fresh and refrigerated), sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed), olive oil, lightly packed basil leaves, almonds, chopped, shredded parmesan cheese, bottled minced garlic, salt, black pepper, crumbled feta cheese (reduced-fat ), water , leftover from cooking the pasta (see step 1)

shrimp, peeled and deveined, sliced mushrooms , lightly sauteid in 1 tsp olive oil with salt, linguine, sun-dried tomatoes, drained, parsley (about 2 cups), basil leaves, hazelnuts, lightly toasted, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper (to taste), olive oil

all-purpose flour, eggs, lightly beaten, breadcrumbs, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, granulated garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder, grated lemon zest, fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped, chicken tenders, each cut in thirds, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, crushed tomatoes, basil pesto (homemade or store-bought )

garlic, halved, torn fresh basil, lightly packed, grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, zucchini, coarsely chopped, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, sliced fresh button mushrooms, red bell pepper, trimmed and chopped, coarsely chopped red onion, olive oil, divided, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini, red grape tomatoes, halved, ground black pepper to taste, chopped fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese

cream cheese (softened , light cream cheese works just fine), goat cheese, garlic clove, minced, dried oregano or 4 tsp fresh oregano, black pepper, basil pesto, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped, sun-dried tomato packed in oil (cut into slivers for garnish) (optional), leaves fresh basil (for garnish, optional, optional ) (optional) or 2 -3 oregano sprigs (for garnish) (optional), loaves french bread, sliced thin (or crackers)

dried orzo pasta, ripe cherry tomatoes,quartered, pesto dressing, pine nuts,lightly toasted, fresh basil sprigs, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves,peeled, pine nuts, tablesspoons xtr-virgin olive oil, freshly grated good parmeson cheese, tblsp. of half & half

spinach-basil pesto, chopped smoked chicken, uncooked cavatappi pasta, tomatoes, halved, yellow cherry tomato, halved, walnut pieces, lightly toasted, fresh parmesan cheese, shredded

olive oil, tomatoes, diced, shallots, diced, garlic, white wine, juice of 3 lemons, butter cubed, fresh pasta of choice ( linguine, fettuccine), basil, stems removed, parsley, stems removed, watercress, stems removed, extra virgin olive oil plus 3 tbsp, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry pack) sea scallops, grated parmesan cheese, fresh purple basil

prebaked pizza crusts, commercial pesto sauce, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped tomatoes (about 2 large), crushed red pepper flakes, sliced fresh basil

whole milk, diced tomatoes, drained, tomato paste, onion, chopped, salt and pepper, sugar, all-purpose flour, butter, cut in pieces, stalk celery, coarsely chopped, garlic clove, store bought basil pesto (or use watercress and hazelnut pesto sauce see recipe below), watercress, stems removed, hazelnuts, toasted, extra virgin olive oil , eyeball it, cracked garlic cloves, ground nutmeg or 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg, salt and pepper, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling , plus 1 tbsp, sweet italian sausage patties , 1/4 lb each, available in packaged meat case of the market, cubanelle long sweet italian light green pepper, seeded and sliced, yellow onion, sliced, salt and pepper, italian bread or 8 slices white bread, deli-sliced provolone cheese

noodles , shirataki, chopped walnuts, minced garlic, divided, fresh basil leaves, lightly packed, sour cream or tofu or vegan mayo, tomatoes, salt , to taste, diced cucumber, toasted pinenuts , optional

tomatoes, very ripe and sweet, basil leaves, large/fresh, whole almonds lightly toasted, garlic crushed, crushed red pepper, coarse sea salt - plus more for pasta water, extra virgin olive oil, spagetti, parmagiano cheese freshly grated

tomatoes, lightly seeded and chopped fine, shallot, diced, balsamic vinaigrette (store bought bottled will work fine), fresh basil, fine chopped, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, italian bread french baguettes, mayonnaise, pesto sauce , i make my own when my herbs are abundant (i just used a store bought basil pesto), grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, steak (1 strip ), eggs, butter (1 to saute the steak, 1 to saute the eggs)