In this second installment of this series, I will ponder the various uses of pesto.
Today: Pesto
Problem: I never seem to need exactly one jar of the stuff. It’s either 2/3 or 1 1/2 jars.
Dish in which the first half of a package is usually used: Pasta on a lazy weeknight or pizza
Ideas for using it up:
– obviously: more pasta (tested)
– rice with pesto, maybe?
– obviously: more pizza (tested)
– spread it on grilled cheese sandwiches (tested) or burgers (tested)
– make bruschetta and use up any stale bread that’s lying around as a bonus!
– give a flavor boost to a simple side-dish of oven-roasted tomatoes
– mix it with cream cheese, hard-boiled egg yolks and parmesan and make tasty deviled eggs.
You seem like a nice person, so I’m going to tell you about magic sandwiches.
2 slices sturdy whole grain bread, preferably sourdough, lightly toasted
pesto – a good smear on each slice
Swiss cheese – grate it if you’re less lazy than me, or slice
Sliced tomatoes
Italian spicy eggplant (this type of thing: http://www.sanremofoods.com/Products/ProductInfoPages/HEP400-VALI04-VALI01.html
Enjoy!
Thaaaank you, Rachelle! *drool*