Fast & Easy Gourmet Pasta

• 10 oz. cooked pasta
• 4Tblsp. Whole in the Wall Pesto (any kind)
• fresh tomatoes or grated parmesan

Pesto should be at room temperature-- defrost in microwave or let sit on the counter for about 1 hour. Cook pasta as you would normally (radiattori, spirals and rotini are excellent pastas to use with pesto). When pasta is cooked and drained, toss pesto with steaming hot pasta. Add fresh tomatoes or parmesan if desired.

*We use slightly more when using Spinach- Parmesan Pesto.

Pesto-Stuffed Flounder

• 10 oz. flounder fillet
• 3 oz. crab meat (fresh or canned)
• 1/4 stick butter (2Tblsp.)
• spices: garlic powder, pepper, dill,
•  parsley
• Whole in the Wall Pesto
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Place two pats of butter in a broil dish (or any other deep, oven-safe dish). Sprinkle a dash of pepper and a dash of garlic powder over the butter. Divide the flounder into two 5 oz. fillets and lightly pound each one. Place one fillet in the dish on top of the butter. Lightly spread pesto over the entire fillet, then crumble crab meat over the pesto. Place the other 5 oz. fillet over this, then top it with two more pats of butter and a dash each of pepper and garlic powder. Put a tiny dollop of pesto on top and place in broiler. Baste occasionally until fish breaks apart when pressed. Sprinkle with dill and broil for one or two more minutes. Remove from broiler and sprinkle with parmesan.

Pesto Shrimp Scampi

• 10 shelled, deveined shrimp (thawed or
•  fresh)
• 1 Tblsp. butter
• spices: garlic powder, pepper, dill,
•  parsley
• 1 lemon
• 1 Tblsp. olive oil
• a little white wine
• Whole in the Wall Pesto
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Place 1/2 Tblsp. of butter and 1/2 Tblsp olive oil in the bottom of a broiling dish (or other deep, oven-safe dish). Sprinkle a dash each of pepper and garlic powder over the butter and oil. Arrange the shrimp in the dish on top of the butter. Put 1/2 Tblsp. butter and 1/2 Tblsp. oil on top of the shrimp. Sprinkle with one more dash of pepper and garlic powder. Drizzle 1-2 Tblsp. of wine and the juice of 1/4 lemon on top. Place in the broiler. Baste occasionally until shrimp are about two-thirds done (they usually turn pink and curl up a bit). Now place 2 Tblsp. of pesto on top and continue broiling for 11/2 to 2 minutes. Remove from broiler and sprinkle with parmesan.

Luncheon Pizza

Great for kids!

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• 1 bagel or English muffin
• 2 Tblsp. Whole in the Wall Pesto
• 2 slices mozzarella
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Cut a bagel or English muffin in half and spread 1 Tblsp. of Whole in the Wall Pesto on each half, then top with mozzarella. Add your favorite pizza toppings and bake in a 450° oven for about 7 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan.

Pesto Pizza

Roll out a 16-inch pizza crust (of course you can cheat and buy one already made). Add 3/4 cup of your favorite Whole in the Wall Pesto. Top with 16 oz. shredded mozzarella and your favorite pizza toppings. Bake in a 450°oven for 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan, slice and serve.

Pesto Grilled Fish or Chicken

Great with jasmine rice and a side of steamed vegetables.

• 2 Tblsp. Whole in the Wall Pesto
• 6 oz. chicken or fish

Grill your favorite cut of fish or chicken as you normally would. When almost completely cooked, lightly coat with pesto to taste and grill an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

Pesto Spread

Makes great hors dÕoeuvres served on crackers or freshly sliced baguette.

Mix 8 oz. cream cheese (regular or non-fat) with 1/2 cup of your favorite Whole in the Wall Pesto (our personal favorite is Cajun Pesto).

Pesto Dip

Another great hors dÕoeuvre with chips or raw veggies.

Mix 1 pint of sour cream (or regular or non- fat plain yogurt) with 11/4 cup of, you guessed it, Whole in the Wall Pesto.

Pesto Garlic Bread

• 1 large loaf of Italian bread
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• Whole in the Wall Pesto
• garlic powder and pepper

Preheat oven to 375¡. Split the loaf of bread lengthwise and spread each half generously with pesto, minced garlic and spices. Bake for about 5-10 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and serve.

In your favorite recipes...

Fill an omelets with 2 Tblsp. Whole in the Wall Pesto, your favorite type of cheese and some freshly sliced tomatoes.

In your favorite lasagna recipe, use Whole in the Wall Pesto instead of tomato sauce, or mix pesto to taste with a cream sauce.

For a pesto vinaigrette, mix Whole in the Wall Pesto with your favorite type of vinegar to taste. Add a little extra olive oil, if desired. Great on vegetables or cold pasta salad.

To make a dipping sauce for steamed vegetables, mix yogurt (not-fat or regular) and pesto to taste. Heat carefully until just warm.

 Other great uses for Whole in the Wall Pesto

• Use on a sandwich instead of mayonnaise or mustard
• Toss with pierogies
• Use to top baked potatoes
• Mix with stuffing for an extra special holiday treat

Look for Whole in the Wall Pesto in your favorite grocery store.