How to Use pesto in a Sentence

pesto

noun
Definition of pestonext
  • Top the bread with pesto.
  • Scrape the pesto over the pasta in the pot and toss to mix.
    — Star Tribune, 1 Apr. 2021
  • The pesto should be loose enough to be spooned over the dip.
    — Washington Post, 4 June 2021
  • Top the beans with the bread crumbs, dollop with the oregano pesto and serve.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 15 Mar. 2020
  • Chef Barbie got her start in the kitchen in the ’90s when pesto was all the rage.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
  • The sauce is a vibrant green pesto thinned with lemon juice.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023
  • Then spread the pesto on one side of the bread, place some cheddar on top of that.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Then spread the pesto on one side of the bread, place some cheddar on top of that.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Using the back of a spoon, spread half of the pesto evenly across the bottom of the tart shell.
    — Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2021
  • The side of basil pesto to dip your fries in made this dish even better.
    — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Place a line of the cabbage mixture on top of the mushrooms, and top that with the pesto.
    — Susan Puckett, ajc, 17 June 2020
  • Braise or sauté the greens or add them raw to salads or pesto.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
  • The same goes for the ramps—this pesto works just as well with spring onions or garlic.
    — Sandor Katz, Saveur, 1 May 2024
  • Spread pesto in an even layer over the par-baked tart crust.
    — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 9 Oct. 2020
  • Pasta lovers won't be able to get enough of this creamy pesto sauce.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Your ship is trapped in a mile-wide whirlpool that grinds whales into pesto.
    — Anthony Lydgate, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Smooth, oily cashew pesto that has plenty of salty Grana Padano.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Dec. 2020
  • The pasta is borderline too al dente but the pesto is nice and rich.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Plate the vegetables and toss with the carrot top pesto.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
  • Swipes of cilantro pesto and cashew cream keep the sandwich from tasting too dry.
    — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 3 Feb. 2020
  • If pesto is thick, stir in a few tablespoons of olive oil to loosen.
    — Marshall Bright, CNN Underscored, 31 July 2020
  • In a large bowl, toss the fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes with pesto to coat.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 13 Nov. 2020
  • Gently smear a few spoonfuls of pesto over each breast and serve.
    — Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2020
  • Spread 1/4 cup pesto in an even layer over the parbaked tart crust.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 28 July 2020
  • Sad herbs are blitzed into pesto or chopped and frozen in an ice cube tray with olive oil.
    — Georgina Hayden, Bon Appétit, 29 June 2023
  • Place cooked rigatoni in a bowl, then add pesto and toss well to combine.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 7 June 2022
  • Add a little more oil, if needed, but the pesto shouldn't be too thin or oily.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2021
  • Remove to two dinner plates and spoon pesto sauce on top.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 22 Oct. 2020
  • The Louisville menu includes a pesto wrap, buffalo wrap, and a Caesar wrap.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Their shrimp linguine is the chef’s take on a classic dish, topped with Calabrian chili pesto and stracciatella cheese on top.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

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