It lends a fresh, spicy flair, but you could forgo it entirely for a sprinkling of chopped herbs or a
swirl of basil pesto — whatever you have on hand!
The
use of basil pesto means you'll get a classic Italian taste to this and satisfy those pizza cravings once and for all.
I am sharing the basic recipe below, but you could also add a couple of sun - dried tomatoes, or drizzle some oil mixed with a teaspoon
of basil pesto on top with a sprinkling of lightly toasted walnuts.
In a moment of AHH WHAT TO COOK FOR DINNER weakness at the store yesterday, I grabbed a
tub of basil pesto without looking at the price.
And as if all those roasted vegetable flavors weren't enough, we add gnocchi because we just love those little cheek - pinching potato dumplings, plus a good
dose of basil pesto — extra special bonus points if you made homemade pesto while basil was at its peak back in the summer — and a big handful of seasonal greens because, healthy January is here!
Generous
spoonfuls of basil pesto and a healthy dusting of Parmesan cheese turns bowls full of this soup into something memorable.
I also make a pesto torte — it has alternating
layers of basil pesto, roasted tomato pesto, and ricotta and cream cheese.
Add another 1/4
cup of basil pesto, stir everything together, and reheat gently on low - medium heat.
After removing the zucchini, cook sliced chicken breast in the same skillet, and mix it with 1/4 cup
of basil pesto:
After that is patted down add another layer of cheese mixture, then add a layer
of basil pesto and a thin layer of pine nuts.