Basil Pesto with Nuts

Serve with any shape of pasta for a simple, flavorful pasta al pesto. Or use it as a launching point for your own sauce, dressing, and dish ideas.

• Develop a pesto cream sauce by whisking in heavy cream
• Combine this pesto with mayonnaise, thick yogurt, or sour cream for sandwich spreads, crostini toppers, or dips for French fries
• Incorporate pesto into a salad dressing (like a vinaigrette) for a fresh twist that tastes and looks vibrant
• Jump-start a creative bowl and/or salad menu using pesto as a sauce with veggies and grains
• Use as a substitution for mincing garlic and herbs in braises, stews and sautés
• Spread over pizzas or use as a finishing sauce over Mediterranean flatbreads
• Combine with olive oil to create a signature finishing drizzle over grilled foods, bowls, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, and soups