Pesto

For other uses, see Pesto (disambiguation).

Pesto
Alternative namesPesto genovese
TypeSauce
Place of originItaly
Region or stateGenoa, Liguria
Main ingredientsBasil, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan (alternatively Grana Padano), pecorino sardo, pine nuts, garlic
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Pesto (Italian: [ˈpesto]), also known as pesto genovese, is an Italian paste traditionally made with leaves of Genovese basil, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan (alternatively Grana Padano), pecorino sardo, pine nuts, and garlic. It originated in the Ligurian city of Genoa and is used to dress pasta.

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