Tomato pesto tastes great on pasta.
Tomato pesto is a versatile sauce that can be used to spice up a variety of dishes. Tomato pesto is made using tomatoes, pine nuts, basil, garlic, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Once the ingredients are blended together, the resulting tomato pesto can be used as a spread, a sauce or a dip.
Dips
Tomato pesto can be used as a dip. Chips, crackers, fresh vegetables, bread and many other finger foods become delicious hors d'oeuvres when tomato pesto is added to them. For an easy and healthy snack, dip fresh carrots and celery in tomato pesto.
Spreads
Tomato pesto makes a great spread. The consistency of tomato pesto is thick which makes it stick to whatever it is spread on, creating a mess-less food. Spread tomato pesto on crackers and add cheese or olives to serve as an appetizer. For a tasty and healthy twist on sandwiches, spread tomato pesto instead of mayonnaise.
Pasta
Substitute tomato pesto for marinara sauce on pasta or in pasta dishes. Fettuccine noodles served with warm tomato pesto is a fresh main course. Try substituting tomato pesto for cream sauce in chicken Alfredo.
Fish
White fish dishes can be spruced up using tomato pesto. Most white fish has little of its own flavor and therefore takes on much of the flavors of spices or marinades used to cook it. Cook a delicious meal by placing a serving of white fish and tomato pesto in foil. Wrap it tightly and cook in the oven for approximately 30 minutes. The fish will absorb the strong flavors of the pesto.
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