Best 20 Artichoke Pesto Recipes

PESTO SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat cream just to simmering. Stir in Parmesan cheese, artichokes, pesto and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 5-7 minutes. Drain linguine; serve with sauce. If desired, top with basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese.

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with pesto. Arrange chicken and artichokes over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil.

ARTICHOKE, CHERRY TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKE-PESTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• For pesto:
• Place all ingredients in processor. Blend until finely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• For salad:
• Whisk shallot, vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, mustard, and garlic in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each baguette slice. Sprinkle parsley over crostini. Mix baby greens, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes in very large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat lightly. Sprinkle feta over.
• Serve salad with crostini.

ARTICHOKE PESTO ON CIABATTA

Steps:

• In a food processor combine the artichokes, parsley, walnuts, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Run the machine to finely chop all the ingredients, stopping the machine a few times to scrape down the sides. Then, with the machine running, drizzle in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Spoon the pesto into the cups of an ice cube tray. Tapping the tray gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the freezer. Freeze for 1 day or up to 1 month.
• When ready to serve, thaw the pesto. Mix in the Parmesan. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle the ciabatta slices with the 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Grill until toasted, about 5 minutes. Spread the artichoke pesto over the toasted slices and serve.

ARTICHOKE, PESTO, AND GARLIC NAAN BREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix olive oil, pesto, and garlic together in a bowl. Spread over naan bread. Top with mozzarella cheese and feta cheese. Scatter artichoke hearts, banana peppers, and turkey pepperoni on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 7 to 9 minutes.

TAMRA'S LEMON ARTICHOKE PESTO

Steps:

• Place the cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, walnuts, canola oil, olive oil, and salt into a food processor. Pulse until smooth, then pour into a large bowl. Gently stir in chopped artichokes and Parmesan cheese.

PESTO, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, ARTICHOKE, SPINACH, FETA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F.
• Roll or stretch pizza dough out on a lightly floured work surface to a 12-inch circle and transfer to a lightly-floured pizza pan or baking sheet.
• Brush dough with pesto.
• Scatter the sun-dried tomatoes around the pizza.
• Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly, next layer the spinach leaves.
• Scatter the artichokes, Roma tomatoes and crumbled feta.
• Season to taste with pepper.
• Top with parmesan.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crust is browned.

CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over HIGH heat and add salt.
• Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until barely tender, about 4 minutes.
• Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
• In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil on MEDIUM.
• Add the chicken and garlic and cook throughout (about 3-5 minutes).
• Add the artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, reserved cooking water, ginger, thyme, and pesto and cook 1-2 minutes more. Use my pesto recipe: http://www.recipezaar.com/rz.193016.
• Toss all ingredients together with the pasta and cheese. Add more cheese is desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CRISPY ARTICHOKE PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Fit a rimmed baking sheet with a baking rack.
• Combine the artichoke hearts, pesto and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, 10 to 12 pulses. Set aside.
• Sprinkle the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper and arrange them pounded-side up on a work surface. Divide the provolone evenly among the cutlets, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges, then top evenly with the pesto and artichoke filling. Starting at the short end of each cutlet, roll up to enclose the filling. Secure with a wooden skewer and season with more salt and pepper.
• Put the flour in a shallow dish. Put the eggs in a second shallow dish and beat until very loose. Mix the breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan in a third shallow dish. Coat the chicken roll-ups first in the flour, then dip in the egg, letting any excess drip off. Last, coat fully with the breadcrumb mixture and transfer to a plate.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Put 3 of the roll-ups in the skillet seam-side down and cook, flipping as needed, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cook the remaining roll-ups in the same method, then transfer to the baking sheet. Bake the roll-ups until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove the skewers before serving.

PESTO ARTICHOKE SPINACH LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix pesto sauce and tomato sauce (mix to preference- if you like more pesto flavor use less tomato sauce).
• Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup parmesan cheese, until smooth and creamy. Mix in spinach, artichokes and sundried tomatoes, until artichokes are in small pieces.
• Spread 1/3 cup pesto-tomato sauce onto bottom of greased casserole dish.
• Lay three lasagna noodles over pesto-tomato spread, trimming if needed.
• Spread 1/3 cup pesto-tomato sauce over noodles, followed by 1/3 of cream cheese/artichoke/spinach mixture.
• Repeat two more layers.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded parmesan on top layer.
• If freezing- cover well and thaw before cooking.
• Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and noodles are heated through.

ARTICHOKE PESTO TORTA

Steps:

• Blend the artichokes, parsley, nuts, lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally, until the artichokes are very finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually pour in 1/4 cup oil. Continue blending until the pesto is creamy. Season the pesto, to taste, with more salt and pepper.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
• Spray a 2 to 3 cup bowl with nonstick spray. Line the bowl with plastic wrap, extending the plastic over the sides. Spread enough cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared bowl to form a 1/2-inch layer. Top with enough pesto to form a 1/2-inch layer. Repeat layering the remaining cream cheese mixture and pesto. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
• Invert the torta onto a platter and remove the plastic. Garnish with parsley sprigs. Serve with bread, crackers, and vegetables.

PESTO PIZZA WITH CRABMEAT AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Place crust on baking sheet. Spread with pesto, leaving 1/2-inch plain border. Top evenly with crabmeat, artichokes, olives, and crushed red pepper. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes; arrange pepper slices on pizza. Sprinkle cheese over. Bake pizza until crust is brown and crisp on bottom and topping is heated through, about 15 minutes. Transfer pizza to work surface; cut into wedges.

ARTICHOKE, PESTO & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PIZZA WITH THREE CHEESES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Prepare your pizza: Top the crust with mozzarella, Parmesan, chicken, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes, in that order.
• Dollop the ricotta cheese all over the pizza (I usually do 1/2 teaspoon size balls). Sprinkle pizza with red pepper flakes, if using.
• Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and pizza is warm (or however long your pizza dough package recommends).
• Remove pizza from oven and drizzle with little dollops of pesto sauce. Serve.

SPINACH, ARTICHOKE, & PESTO LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Lightly coat a 9" X 13" baking dish with cooking spray (or rub with olive oil).
• Thaw and only partially drain frozen spinach if using no-boil noodles. If using traditional boiled noodles, completely drain spinach.
• Blend ricotta and tofu in medium mixing bowl. Season to taste with Italian Seasoning, Basil, Garlic Powder, Parsley, Salt, and Pepper and then stir in the spinach.
• Spread a small amount of pesto on the bottom of the baking dish, and cover with four slightly overlapping lasagna noodles.
• Spread about 1/4 of the spinach, ricotta, and tofu mixture on the noodles. Top with half the artichoke hearts and half the sliced garlic.
• Add four more noodles and spread about 1/3 of the remaining pesto on them, then repeat step 6.
• Sprinkle approximately 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella on this layer.
• Add four more noodles and spread with pesto and spinach, ricotta, and tofu mixture as above.
• Add last four noodles. Spread with remaining pesto and spinach, ricotta, and tofu mixture and top with remaining shredded mozzarella.
• Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake an additional 10 - 15 minutes uncovered, until cheese is nicely melted and very slightly browned around the edges.
• Let stand 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

LEMON ARTICHOKE PESTO

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in food processor and process until pureed.
• Toss with you favorite pasta choice (we chose ravioli) about 30-60 seconds or until heated through.

ARTICHOKE PESTO ON WAGON WHEELS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor combine the artichokes, parsley, walnuts, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Run the machine to finely chop all the ingredients, stopping the machine a few times to scrape down the sides. Then, with the machine running, drizzle in olive oil. Transfer the artichoke mixture into a large serving bowl. Stir in the cheese. Add the warm pasta and toss to combine. If needed, add the reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time to moisten the pasta and create a sauce-like consistency. Serve.

ARTICHOKE AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PESTO-MAYONNAISE DRESSING

Steps:

• Trim artichokes, taking off all but 1 inch of stem, chopping off top inch of leaves. Trim any pointy leaves with scissors. Place artichokes in a pot of boiling water with a few squirts of lemon juice. Boil for about 30-45 minutes, until outer leaves are easily removed and the meat on them is tender and easily scraped off with teeth. Remove from water, cover and refridgerate. Break woody ends off of asparagus. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and boil for about 5 minutes, until tender but still relatively firm. Remove from hot water and plunge into ice water. Wrap in a towel and keep chilled Wash endive, removing whole leaves. For dressing, mix pesto and mayonnaise. Add salt and pepper to taste if necessary. Assemble salad. Divide asparagus spears and endive among plates. Cut each artichoke in half, and scoop out choke with a spoon. Arrange a half on each plate. Spoon dressing into the well left after removing the choke. serve.

ORZO WITH ARTICHOKE PESTO AND GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large serving bowl.
• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
• Brush the corn with the oil, using a pastry brush. Grill, turning frequently, until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Allow the corn to cool slightly. Remove the kernels with a large knife and add to the serving bowl.
• For the pesto: In a food processor, combine 2 cups artichokes, oil, walnuts, oregano, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Blend, scraping down the sides of the bowl, as needed, until the mixture is thick and smooth.
• Chop the remaining 1 cup artichoke hearts into 3/4-inch pieces and add to the serving bowl. Add the pesto, tomatoes and Parmesan. Toss until all the ingredients are coated. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
• Cook's Note: To toast the walnuts, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before using.

ARTICHOKE SOUP WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Puree 3 tablespoons oil, cheese, basil, and 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic in mini processor until smooth. Season pesto with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 6 minutes. Add all remaining garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add artichokes and 2 1/2 cups broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until artichokes are soft, about 7 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until almost smooth. Strain into same saucepan, pressing on solids to release liquid. Thin with additional broth by 1/4 cupfuls if desired. Season soup with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; drizzle with pesto.

BAKED ARTICHOKE AND PESTO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Heat passata and stock in pot - bring to boil.
• Cook onion in olive oil till softened in frypan.
• Add rice and artichokes to onion and stir for 1 -2 minutes.
• Add pesto to hot tomato liquid - stir to combine.
• Put contents of both pots into a casserole with lid.
• Bake 35 minutes.
• Remove lid and stir a few times then re-cover and bake 5 -10 mins more.
• Season and add some grated parmesan and serve.