20+ Uses For Pesto & A Recipe For Homemade Pesto Sauce

The Italian word pesto means paste; the verb pestare means to pound or bruise. Classic pesto sauce, which originated in the basil-rich Italian province of Liguria, consists of basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses plus a touch of salt for seasoning. It’s traditionally made by pounding the ingredients with a mortar…
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