What goes with pesto

What pairs with pesto: lemon, ricotta, cream, chili flakes, sun-dried tomato, balsamic.

Best pairings

• Lemon juice

  A squeeze brightens jarred pesto into something fresh.

• Ricotta

  Stirred together for a creamy pasta sauce in one bowl.

• Cream

  Loosens pesto into a silky coat for pasta or roasted vegetables.

• Chili flakes

  Heat against the herbal richness.

• Sun-dried tomato

  Chopped in for sweet-savory depth.

• Balsamic vinegar

  Drops on top of pesto-dressed tomatoes — caprese-plus.

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