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Our Top 10 Pesto Recipes From This Year

When nothing else sounds good, these pesto recipes deliver every time. From cozy grilled cheese sandwiches to vibrant grain bowls, they bring big flavor and easy comfort to any dinner lineup. Get ready to find your next go-to pesto favorite!

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Updated on Sat, 09 May 2026
Spiralized zucchini noodles with bright cherry tomatoes and homemade pesto, a fresh and flavorful vegetarian dish. Save
Spiralized zucchini noodles with bright cherry tomatoes and homemade pesto, a fresh and flavorful vegetarian dish. | circuitdish.com
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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Tomatoes

Spiralized zucchini noodles with bright cherry tomatoes and homemade pesto, a fresh and flavorful vegetarian dish.
Spiralized zucchini noodles with bright cherry tomatoes and homemade pesto, a fresh and flavorful vegetarian dish. | circuitdish.com

Fresh zucchini noodles tossed with basil pesto and sweet cherry tomatoes make this the ultimate summer dish—light, colorful, and Mediterranean-inspired.

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02 of 10

Roasted Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese

Golden, slow-roasted tomato slices melt into basil pesto and gooey cheddar inside buttery, toasted sourdough.
Golden, slow-roasted tomato slices melt into basil pesto and gooey cheddar inside buttery, toasted sourdough. | circuitdish.com

"Best grilled cheese ever! The roasted tomatoes and melty mozzarella with pesto were a game changer. My kids devoured this." —Jess

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03 of 10

Pesto Egg Grilled Cheese

Pesto Egg Grilled Cheese
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This melty grilled cheese layers fried eggs and herby pesto for an ultimate breakfast-lunch mashup you’ll crave any time of day.

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04 of 10

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Vibrant sun-dried tomato pesto pasta glistens with olive oil and fresh basil, ready to be served with extra Parmesan.
Vibrant sun-dried tomato pesto pasta glistens with olive oil and fresh basil, ready to be served with extra Parmesan. | circuitdish.com

"Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I added crushed red pepper for some heat. Definitely a new weeknight staple." —Maddie Hawkins

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05 of 10

Arugula Pesto Grain Bowl

Healthy vegetarian Arugula Pesto Bowl featuring golden roasted zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper over fluffy quinoa with pesto.
Healthy vegetarian Arugula Pesto Bowl featuring golden roasted zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper over fluffy quinoa with pesto. | circuitdish.com

A vibrant grain bowl with quinoa, roasted vegetables, and peppery arugula pesto—perfect for meal prep and those days you want something fresh yet comforting.

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06 of 10

Pesto Chicken Parmesan

Fresh basil pesto spread under layers of marinara sauce and gooey cheese on this easy weeknight Pesto Chicken Parmesan dinner.
Fresh basil pesto spread under layers of marinara sauce and gooey cheese on this easy weeknight Pesto Chicken Parmesan dinner. | circuitdish.com

"I’ve made this for my family three times—crispy chicken, gooey cheese, and pesto sauce! Everyone raves about it." —Erin M.

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07 of 10

Mozzarella Pesto Chicken Grilled Cheese

Mozzarella Pesto Chicken Grilled Cheese
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Juicy grilled chicken, gooey mozzarella, and spoonfuls of pesto unite in this Italian-inspired grilled cheese that’s total comfort food.

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08 of 10

Creamy Sunflower Seed Pesto Pasta

A close-up of creamy sunflower seed pesto pasta with toasted seeds and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan.
A close-up of creamy sunflower seed pesto pasta with toasted seeds and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan. | circuitdish.com

"Love this allergy-friendly twist! The sunflower seed pesto was creamy and bright—plus dinner was done in 30 minutes." —FoodieLiz32

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09 of 10

Chicken Pesto Pizza

A rustic thin-crust Chicken Pesto Pizza is garnished with fresh basil leaves for serving.
A rustic thin-crust Chicken Pesto Pizza is garnished with fresh basil leaves for serving. | circuitdish.com

This quick thin-crust pizza features juicy chicken, basil pesto, and plenty of melty mozzarella. A perfect way to spice up pizza night!

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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Warm, cheesy Pesto Chicken Flatbread with fresh arugula and basil, a perfect easy dinner.
Warm, cheesy Pesto Chicken Flatbread with fresh arugula and basil, a perfect easy dinner. | circuitdish.com

"Super easy and full of flavor—my husband asked for seconds! Will definitely save this for busy weeknights." —Tina

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