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Amazing ways to use green pesto

Get the most out of a handy jar of pesto with these fresh ideas. Packed with punchy basil, this zingy herb sauce is perfect for adding a hit of flavour to your everyday dishes without spending a fortune, whether that's a hearty breakfast or your favourite family dinners.

  1. Brinner winner: Pesto eggs Florentine

    Top poached eggs and spinach muffins with a generous dollop of pesto for an easy boost to this classic dish of eggs Florentine which is great both at breakfast and dinner (or 'brinner!).

    Brinner winner: Pesto eggs Florentine
  2. Easy family dinner: Salmon and pesto pasta bake

    This cheesy pasta bake is just the sort of easy comfort food that you can rustle up for a family midweek dinner. There are just six ingredients (including budget-friendly tinned salmon to make things even simpler) and everything is mixed and baked in one dish for a no-faff meal. Everyone will love the oozy mozzarella topping and punchy flavour from the pesto mixed throughout.

    Easy family dinner: Salmon and pesto pasta bake
  3. Pub classic: Pesto club sandwiches

    As if a club sandwich isn't good enough on its own, this stacked version has a creamy pesto soft cheese mix alongside the tender chicken, crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes and fresh lettuce. Pile it all as high as you can between three layers of toast, then stick a skewer through the middle to help you hold this giant sarnie together.

    Pub classic: Pesto club sandwiches