Pesto recipes

Homemade pesto knocks spots off shop-bought jars. This earthy blend is a new take on the versatile Italian sauce

Whizz up a pesto with a difference by blending basil, coriander, peanuts, chilli and lime, then serve on egg noodles with flash-fried prawns

Sneak some extra green veg into pesto-based pasta sauce

This alternative pasta bake is great for making in batches- assemble the layers of mascapone, chicken, basil and butternut then freeze or bake

This veggie pasta dish is perfect for entertaining - it can be made ahead, leaving you free to chat to your guests

Try a new take on pesto and blend red peppers, cashew nuts and parsley then serve spooned through hot pasta

This homemade pesto bread is a delicious accompaniment to Italian food

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

This leafy green cabbage-like vegetable is a genuine superfood - it's great whizzed up in place of basil in an Italian sauce

French open-faced cheese and tomato toasted sandwiches, drizzled with light mint and garlic pesto and spread with ricotta

Whizz up a homemade pesto in under 15 minutes using just five ingredients. This herby Italian-style sauce is great stirred through pasta for a quick meal

A slow-cooked chicken casserole with Italian basil flavours that makes a perfect weekend one-pot