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There’s nothing like the vibrant flavor of pesto to bring a taste of summer to your table, and Tuscanini’s Red and Green Pestos make it easier than ever. The bright, herby basil pesto and the rich, sun-dried tomato pesto are like Italy in a jar. Perfect for stirring into pasta, spreading on sandwiches, dolloping over grilled vegetables, or spooning into grain bowls.

In this roundup, we’re sharing recipes that let each pesto shine, from quick weeknight dinners to colorful appetizers perfect for entertaining. Open a jar, and you’ve instantly got summer on your plate.

1. Savory Mushroom and Red Pesto Galette by Dena Besancon

A rustic, flavor-packed galette filled with caramelized mushrooms, sweet onions, Tuscanini Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, and fresh mozzarella—all wrapped in flaky puff pastry or homemade galette dough.

The kind of dish that’ll wow any guest with its flavors, textures and appearance.

What makes this dish a standout is the hidden winning ingredient- the Tuscanini Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto.

Hidden underneath the caramelized mushrooms, your guest will be blown away by the surprising twist in the galette.

It elevates the galette to another level.

Leave out the mozzarella and serve it as a meat side dish using parve puff pastry and olive oil instead of butter!

2. Flatbread with Red Pesto, Zucchini, and Olives by Rachel Berger

This is my favorite dough. I use it for flatbreads, focaccia, pizza, and calzones; It is a blank canvas which is only limited by your creativity. Spread with Tuscanini’s new sundried tomato pesto, it brings a piquant edge to this flatbread. Try topping it with some feta for a dairy meal, or for a meat meal use leftover chicken or beef strips.

3. Pesto Pasta Salad by Faigy Murray

Summer for me is a good light hearty pasta salad. It lasts a few days in the fridge, great for taking on the go. Make it dairy for a light dinner or shalosh seudos by adding some feta cheese. Or make a quick one bowl dinner. Add some grilled chicken instead. The flavors of the salad pair so well together. The light crunchy vegetables, the soft pasta with the bold sin-dried tomato flavor. Makes for the perfect combination.

4. Creamy Red Pesto Pasta with Salmon by Molly Hagler

This Creamy Red Pesto Pasta with Salmon is the perfect balance of rich, comforting, and fresh. It’s an easy yet impressive dish that comes together quickly — ideal for weeknight dinners when you want something wholesome, delicious, and just a little elevated.

5. Cheesy Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups by Sarah Daskal

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold basil flavor, these elevated lasagna roll-ups come together in no time for a delicious Italian-inspired meal.

6. Pesto Schnitzel by Shushy Turin

Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, this Pesto Schnitzel takes the classic favorite to a whole new level.