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My love of sandwiches knows no bounds. And while I love a good vegetable and cheese sandwich, I'm already tiring of the usual combos. But a friend recently introduced me to a creamy, rich sauce...pesto.
Pesto is a great sauce, literally; always tasty on just about anything! total game changer. Toss it with pasta, spread it on sandwiches or alone, pesto makes such a delicious sauce. And it's easy enough to make.
Pesto is a sauce originated in Genoa, Italy (Pesto Genovese) and traditionally consists of leaves of basil, fresh garlic and olive oil, pine nuts and..
Parmesan cheese. Whiz all ingredients in your food processor and you can't go wrong.
Pesto Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a blender or food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the olive oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Transfer the pesto to a serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
Pesto sauce is usually found in the grocery store. They sell it in little glass jars right alongside the jars of pasta sauce. But we love making our own sauce, right?
I like to put pesto on my sandwiches or treat myself a single happy yummy spoonful...my current favourite.
Pesto Sandwich
How to make and serve attractively a pesto sandwich.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 package Arugula
1 Cucumber, cut into ribbons using a potato peeler
2 Cherry tomatoes
3 ounces fresh Mozzarella, sliced or 2 slices Cheddar cheese
2 slices Ciabatta bread grilled, if desired
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions
Spread pesto sauce on bread. Layer bottom half of bread with cheese, then arugula, tomatoes, and cucumber ribbons. Finally drizzle some balsamic vinegar over it and serve. Yum! Your new favourite sandwich is waiting for you!
Note: If storing overnight, top bread with rocket leaves first, then pesto sauce to keep sandwich from getting soggy.
Pesto sauce is a nice change to the ordinary. Along with the piquant flavour of Parmesan cheese, this sauce has subtle hints of basil to round out the flavour. If you haven't had it before, try it- you'll like it.
Pesto sauce gives your sandwich a bright, aromatic flavour and adds protein as well.
Uses are of course endless...
Are you like me, dears, and love sandwiches? What is your favourite sandwich sauce? I'd love to hear!
73 comments:
I have never made pesto but since I have an herb garden this year, maybe I'll take some of the fresh basil and make some!
Have a fabulous weekend
I really enjoy freshly made Pesto Genovese stirred through pasta or as a dip.
I love salad sandwiches with the addition of some firm avocado.
Have a great weekend dear Betty!
hugs
xoxoxo ♡
mmmmmm..delicious..have a nice weekend
We had so much basil in the garden this year that my husband made most of it into pesto. You're right - pesto is a game changer. Just the thought makes my mouth water.
Happy weekend!
Mmmmmm...sounds delish! I like pesto..missed you.xx
no pesto for me, i don't like spices other than salt and pepper, mayo or mustard goes on my sandwich.. but i do have to say this sandwich is so beautiful i might have to try it IF i were there and you made it.
Pasta with pesto, a favorite here.
...rico,rico,rico!
Te deseo feliz fin de semana.
Un abrazo.
Ramón
Una comida muy ligera y apetitosa en esos días calurosos, yo también hago pesto, va muy bien con la pasta.
Un abrazo.
Great weekend!
Hugs Crissi
Looks great. Pour some of that genius sauce all over me :-)
Aloha
I'll have to try pesto on a sandwich sometime - I usually just put it on pasta. Sounds yummy. And that's a great looking plate of food you have up there. Love those zucchini ribbons.
now i'm very hungry...
i do like pesto and i love basil. :)
Have a delicious weekend Betty :D
We love pesto too... It goes with so many foods.... Your sandwich looks GREAT. Yum!
My favorite thing to put on sandwiches is Mayonaise... My favorite sandwich is a big piece of homegrown tomato sliced on a piece of white bread with mayonnaise....
BUT--since mayo is not good for us, these days I use alot of mustard.. I like it too.
Hugs,
Betsy
Looks so scrummy
The Pesto sounds easy to make and yummy! Your sandwich looks delicious too. Thanks for sharing! Wishing you a happy weekend ahead!
Sounds so yummy, Betty!! I'm going to have to try it this weekend! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a fun weekend!!
Oh, my.... that looks delicious! I love pesto on cheese & spinach tortellini.
My favorite sandwich sauce is mustard...any kind will do!
Hope you have a great weekend, Betty!
That looks delicious ♥
Many greetings Sabine
Looks Good - and have a good weekend too!
¡¡¡Hummm....mmm!!! Debe de estar deliciosa.
¡¡¡Me está entrando un hambre!!!
Abrazos y besos.
Ooooh looks like a delicious sandwich! Scrumptious! I like hummus on my sandwiches. Really makes them taste so good. Have a great weekend!
That would be a far cry from my plain old sandwiches, that's for sure! The photos are making me very hungry!
I don't like pesto very much neither taste nor colour.I prefer ketchup or creme from milk.
I do sometimes spread it with my mayonnaise on sandwiches, or dilute a bit of it with some more olive oil and more garlic and black pepper, when I make an avocado salad, or spread some on chicken breasts before I roast them in the oven (or fish). Good stuff!
Or spread it on a grilled cheese sandwich.
Yum, yum. Have a great weekend, Betty.
xoRobyn
Uwielbiam sos pesto, który robię. Używam go najczęściej jako dodatek do makaronu. Pozdrawiam.
I love the pesto sauce, which I do. I use it mostly as an addition to pasta. Yours.
i like your food experiences:)
wishing you a good weekend...
This sounds absolutely yummy, Betty!
Thank you for sharing.
I hope you have a fantastic weekend.
Betty.. that looks so yummy. I will try it.. except maybe for the pine nuts. Those aren't my favourite. Lovely food images though.. they make me drool!
Você me deixou com fome. Isso mostra a qualidade das suas fotos. Abraço
My dear, it looks so delicious.
Yummy. This so puts me in mine of our holidays in Greece. Lovely to eat whilst at home but somehow it isn't the same eating it indoors with the central heating on.
Almost too pretty to eat, my friend.
Have a wonderful weekend! xo
Now I'm thinking of food. :)
Happy weekend to you!
Yummy! I love Pesto sauce but never knew it was that easy to make. :). Hope you have a fantastic weekend. Miss you my bbff!! Xoxoxo
yummy..have a nice weekend!
Yes, wonderful sandwich that appetizing! Hugs!
Comidinha boa e colorida! Lindo domingo,beijos,chica
Thanks Betty for stopping by my blog. You actually posted on my movie blog, which I'm not using now. You can visit my photography on my main photo blog: http://www.mersad-photography.blogspot.com/
Thanks! And btw you have some great photos on your blog as well.
¸.•°❤❤⊱彡
Um sanduíche saudável e aromático.
Fique com água na boca.
Bom domingo!
Boa semana!
Beijinhos do Brasil.
¸.•°❤❤⊱彡
Your sandwich with the pesto sauce looks delicious -- perfect for a summer day.
What a great idea to use pesto on sandwiches. Lovely colorful pictures!
It looks delicious. Excellent presentation. Would you believe I have never even tried pesto? Maybe it's because the spelling is too close to the Spanish word for "stinky." (chuckle) Ah well, I must look for an opportunity to sample what I have been missing.
Dear Betty,your sandwich with the pesto sauce looks so delicious!!!!I make pesto with basil from my garden!!It's so yammy with pasta!!
Have a wonderful week my friend!!
Dimi...
Hi Betty,
You know where I come from?
I come to eat watermelon in "focus" =D
your other blog is fantastic,
the catches are really wonderful ..
by the way,
I love the sandwiches
but prepare this delicious sandwich,
will give me a lot of work =(
sauce, eh?
ok, I answer the question ...
my favourite sandwich sauce is...
no sauce, no sauce =P
have a great night!!!
hugs and kisses
Mmmm... looks delicious!
I'm a BIG fan of pesto. YUM!
I tend to favor BBQ a lot!
You totally make me hungry! In addition to photographer, you could be a food writer.
looks delicious...
Wow, Yummy.....
Thank you for checking out my blog and following. You have a great blog, and I'm following now too!
Have a great weekend!
Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography
Thanks for visiting my blog and for your warm words.
We share our passion for photography, I also like that so much!
Have a great weekend! Hugs, Ingrid
Looks really different from Japanese way of cooking; looks yummy♡♡♡
Thank you SO much for stoppin by and have a wonderful weekend.
Lots of Love and hugs, xoxo Miyako*
Olá Betty; belas as fotografias e a comida...Espectacular....
Cumprimentos
I agree! We love basil pesto and during the summer make a pesto pasta almost weekly. I have several big basil plants growing in the garden, and I blend pesto every Sunday evening.
That looks so good and fresh! I love hummus on sandwiches. But mostly I just stick with flavored mustards. I am a mustard fan.
I love pesto! We eat it all the time.
Hi Couldn't see where to comment on the 'greece'' photo. Looks like a lovely place to spend some time. All this food looks good in this post. Have a great weekend adn best of luck with the changes you are making.
Ohhh...this looks delicious!
I'm totally with you there Betty! I adore pesto sauce! I had discovered it in 2007 but strangely enough did not have some when I was in the region (Cinque Terre is close to Genoa).
thanks for visiting me and for the info on what type of camera you use on your FAQ page. I'm a new follower.
I wish you luck with the "revamp"! :-) I loved the photo, by the way. Many thanks.
Greetings from London.
...ciao cara Betty, sono passato per dirti che per motivi di lavoro, non ho più tempo utile per seguire il mio blog e tutti quelli degli amici. Voglio ringraziarti per la tua sincera amicizia dimostrata in questi mesi...ti abbraccio forte nella notte..:-)
mmmm...Yum!
I would really like to try this!
It looks delicious! :D
Sounds great! Thanks for the pesto recipe.
looks inviting, mouthwatering, delicious and so easy to prepare!
I like the Hydra shot. I've been there. :)
Delicious!
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