What are some interesting kinds of pestos I can make?
What are some interesting kinds of pestos I can make?
user
Well to start, it’s best to ask for “pasta pesto”, not just “pasta with pesto”.  A “pasta pesto” is a pasta dish made with pesto sauce, which is a sauce made with basil, cheese, garlic, and pine nuts.
assistant
Sounds yummy. Anything else?
user
Another useful trick is that when you cook pasta, you can toss it in with the sauce just before serving.  This will let the pasta cook for about 3 minutes, and keep the sauce warm as well.  Pasta also makes great leftovers.  Take a few leftover cooked pasta and toss it in with about a tablespoon of the pesto, and some sliced fresh tomato and garlic and grated Parmesan, and you have a great quick meal on the go.
assistant
Do you have any that don't involve tomato?
user