Pesto recipes

Switch up your classic family lasagne with pesto, broccoli, mascarpone and chunks of sausage in a dish that's rich in calcium, folate, fibre and vitamin C

Avoid food waste and rustle up this quiche-like tart as a great way to use up the end of that jar of pesto you have in the fridge

Italian green basil sauce makes a good base for this stuffed, vegetarian dish with creamy mascarpone and light rocket salad

Find mortadella for this sandwich stunner in delis or some supermarkets – it’s a luncheon meat made of ground cured pork, often studded with pistachios

Use pesto, breadcrumbs and chopped pine nuts as a quick and versatile topping for white fish. Serve with wedges, peas and a capers, dill, lemon and mayo dip

Put out all the ingredients for classic pasta salad with pesto dressing and let the kids pick whatever they like to stir in – it's great for fussy eaters

Eggs are a great way to pack protein into a vegetarian diet, and these filled omelette wedges are super satisfying, too

Rustle up this easy pesto pasta salad for the family. Customise it by adding your kid's favourite veg

Blend together basil, pine nuts or cashews, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto. It's perfect for pizzas, pasta and sandwiches

A shop-bought bread mix is the trick to making a no-fuss crust for these veggie parcels - add leftover chicken or pork for a meatier meal

Cut these carrots lengthways to add interest and different textures to your plate. Adding pesto is an easy way to elevate the flavour of this root veg

Enjoy our creamy pesto and kale pasta as a tasty and nutritious supper. Make it with just a handful of ingredients and storecupboard staples

Lemon zest and crème fraîche make this seafood pasta dish with king prawns and green beans rich and zingy - enjoy it hot or cold

Transform your foraging finds into a tangy sauce by combining wild garlic leaves with parmesan, garlic, lemon and pine nuts. Or, use fresh young nettles

These herby tear-and-share bread rolls have mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes baked into them - perfect for a picnic or for dipping into soup

A shop-bought ciabatta bread mix makes the perfect cheat's pizza dough for this speedy supper for two

This green sauce is delicious stirred through pasta, spread on toast with crumbly cheese, or as a dip

Baked salmon topped with pesto and sour cream sauce served with grated root vegetables makes a quick and wholesome midweek meal

Make your own Italian sauce from nuts, garlic and watercress, add a touch of lemon and serve with pasta

Feel free to swap the red pesto in this minestrone soup for green or chilli pesto, if you like. Top with grated parmesan and enjoy with crusty bread

This superfood supper is packed with ingredients to give your body a boost, such as red onion, nigella seeds, walnuts, avocado oil and lemon

Swap soggy sandwiches for tortilla wraps filled with chicken, cheese and veggies in this tasty packed lunch recipe that kids will love