Pesto Twists Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°., Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into a 12-in. square. Spread pesto onto 1 pastry sheet to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining pastry, pressing lightly. Cut into twelve 1-in.-wide strips. Twist each strip 4 times. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, pressing down ends., Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Pulse garlic, basil, avocado oil, and olive oil in a food processor until garlic and basil are roughly chopped. Add Parmesan cheese and pine nuts; process until a smooth paste forms. Season with salt and black pepper.

Steps:

• Place one sheet of pastry on counter.
• Spread with pesto and sprinkle on cheeses.
• Place second sheet of pastry on top and press firmly to seal.
• Cut into 2cm strips.
• Twist each strip 2 or 3 times& place on greased oven tray.
• Bake at 220C 10mins or until golden.
• Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto a lightly floured work surface and gently stretch into a 14-by-8-inch rectangle. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough in half into two 7-by-8-inch rectangles. Using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread 2 tablespoons of the pesto on the top half of each rectangle, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella evenly over each half. Fold the bottom half of the dough upwards to cover the mozzarella and pesto and gently press the edges to seal.
• Cut each rectangle into 8 strips, each about 1/2 inch wide. Carefully twist each strip several times, making sure to keep the filling intact, then place on the prepared baking sheet and pinch the ends to seal. Refrigerate the twists for 30 minutes. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine 4 rolls and roll into a 9x10-inch rectangle.
• Repeat with remaining rolls.
• Spread the pesto onto one of the rectangles.
• Sprinkle cheese on top of pesto.
• Carefully lift the remaining rectangle and lay it on top of the first.
• Press down all over.
• Slice with a pizza cutter to make 9 strips 10 inches long.
• Carefully lift each strip and place them 2 inches apart on a sprayed baking sheet.
• Pinch the ends of each of the strips together and twist each strip 4 or 5 times.
• Bake at 400°F 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the cream cheese and pesto into a bowl and mix well.
• Unroll the pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut in half lengthways. Spread the pesto mix over one half, pop the other piece of pastry on top to create a sandwich, then cut in half lengthways to create 2 long rectangles. Divide each rectangle into short strips, about 1cm thick. Twist each pastry strip and place on a baking tray lined with parchment.
• Brush with egg and bake for 20-25 mins until risen and golden brown.

Steps:

• Cook fusilli ( or rotini) in boiling salted water until it's al dente. Reserve 1 cup (235 ml) of the pasta water before draining.
• Add basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender and pulse to start to break up the ingredients. Add water and a splash of the olive oil to get things started.
• Scrape down the sides of processor bowl to ensure everything is being incorporated evenly.
• Put the top back on, turn on the food processor, and slowly drizzle the remaining olive oil through the hole on the top of the food processor until emulsified in the sauce.
• Pour the pesto into a bowl, then stir in the parmesan. (The heat of the food processor will start to melt the cheese, so adding it afterwards retains a nice texture)
• Drain the pasta and transfer to large bowl or pan.
• Add pesto and a splash of pasta water, stirring to incorporate.
• Add parmesan and another splash of pasta water.
• Top off with more cheese and basil before serving.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180°C).
• Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and spread the pesto evenly over it, leaving a small amount of room at the edges. Sprinkle over the mozzarella and place another sheet of puff pastry on top, making a sandwich.
• Cut into thin strips with a sharp knife. Grab both ends of each strip, press down firmly to seal the edges and twist.
• Transfer onto a baking tray lined with baking paper, and brush with beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the parmesan.
• Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
• Enjoy!