Ree Drummond once proclaimed: "Pesto is everything. I'm not exaggerating either—I truly believe it makes life worth living!" And if you feel the same, you've come to the right place. Here, you'll find , including and . After all, summertime means basil, and basil means pesto! That's why you need a handy dandy list of recipes with pesto to keep on hand this season.

If you , you know that it can proliferate whether you mean for it to or not. And while you can sprinkle a little bit on pretty much anything to make over the summer, the best way to use it up and highlight its flavor is to . Then you can

With that said, everything on this list can be made with store-bought pesto as well. It's one of those unspoken kitchen hacks that make life much so much easier and more flavorful as well. Running late for the potluck? Add a scoop into your . Need something to liven up that sandwich for lunch? Spread it on thick. You can even in the morning for a quick fix before heading out for the day. Now that all your meals are covered, get ready to go green with these best pesto recipes.