How to Use pesto in a Sentence
pesto
noun
- Top the bread with pesto.
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Chef Barbie got her start in the kitchen in the ’90s when pesto was all the rage.
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Anna Luisa Rodriguez,
Washington Post,
19 July 2023
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The sauce is a vibrant green pesto thinned with lemon juice.
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2023
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Then spread the pesto on one side of the bread, place some cheddar on top of that.
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Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
30 Oct. 2022
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The side of basil pesto to dip your fries in made this dish even better.
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Jordan Mendoza,
USA TODAY,
1 Apr. 2023
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Pasta lovers won't be able to get enough of this creamy pesto sauce.
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Elizabeth Berry,
Woman's Day,
21 Dec. 2022
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Your ship is trapped in a mile-wide whirlpool that grinds whales into pesto.
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Anthony Lydgate,
WIRED,
6 Sep. 2022
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The pasta is borderline too al dente but the pesto is nice and rich.
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Bon Appétit Contributor,
Bon Appétit,
17 Nov. 2023
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Sad herbs are blitzed into pesto or chopped and frozen in an ice cube tray with olive oil.
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Georgina Hayden,
Bon Appétit,
29 June 2023
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Place cooked rigatoni in a bowl, then add pesto and toss well to combine.
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Tribune News Service,
cleveland,
7 June 2022
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As for the pies, there are the standbys like Margherita, pepperoni, and pesto.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 June 2023
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Instead, use them to make this pesto, which also includes some basil in the mix.
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Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
11 June 2022
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To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the pesto.
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Washington Post,
14 Apr. 2022
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Mint pesto packs on a refreshing punch to cubes of swordfish.
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Becca Miller,
Good Housekeeping,
11 May 2023
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In a large bowl, add 1 Tbsp of the basil pesto, plus the red wine vinegar, arugula, potatoes, and olives.
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Men's Health,
30 Aug. 2022
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Use this marble one to make pesto, grind spices, or mash up a fiery red curry paste.
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Megan Wahn,
Bon Appétit,
13 July 2022
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Make this peppy basil pesto to toss with pasta or spread on slices of crusty bread.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2022
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Keep processing to your taste, pulsing less for a coarse pesto, more for a smooth one.
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The View,
ABC News,
22 Nov. 2023
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The restaurant where that pesto exists is called Salegrosso.
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Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
9 June 2022
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Some ideas include smoothies, stir fries, soups, pesto, omelettes and wraps.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
29 Feb. 2024
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Cherry tomatoes and a spoonful of pesto give the colorful cups a touch of Italy.
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Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2022
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Pretty green mafalde noodles had the crunch of pistachios and a fresh mint pesto ($23).
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John Mariani,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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Olive oil, white wine vinegar, and pesto (either store-bought or homemade!) add a zesty punch to a bowl of grains.
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Jamie Ballard,
Good Housekeeping,
30 June 2023
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Pulse while drizzling in extra-virgin olive oil to make a smooth pesto.
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Ella Quittner,
Bon Appétit,
17 Aug. 2022
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Have a scoop as a snack, sprinkle them on your salads, or grind them into pesto.
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Women's Health,
1 May 2023
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Spread the tortilla with your favorite pesto, romesco, olive paste or garlic chili crunch.
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Kim Sunée,
Anchorage Daily News,
4 Aug. 2022
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Cassetty says that pesto is one of her favorite low-carb ways to amp up the flavor in her foods.
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Emily Laurence,
Good Housekeeping,
25 Sep. 2022
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Divide pasta among 4 bowls; top each with pesto and serve.
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People Staff,
PEOPLE.com,
30 July 2022
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Take it to the next level with a tangy mint-almond pesto, roasted bell peppers, and crusty sour dough bread.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2023
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Other snaps showed the actress' daughter playing with blocks indoors and a dish of fried egg and pesto in a bowl.
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Escher Walcott,
Peoplemag,
6 Nov. 2023
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