Basil Pesto Sauce

Description

Basil Pesto Sauce is a typical sauce from Genoa, in Liguria. Its main ingredient is fresh basil, which is pounded together with garlic, pine nuts and cheese, such as Grana Padano DOP and Pecorino Romano Dop. Sapori della Rocca prepares this sauce according to the recipe by Nonna Mary, or Grandma Mary. She is the founder of the company Sapori della Rocca and she still preserves all the family recipes.The result is a delicious, versatile and fresh sauce, you will hardly resist to!

Tips to taste Basil Pesto Sauce

This fresh basil sauce is one of the most famous pasta condiments in Italian cuisine. It ise ready to be added to your spaghetti or linguine, but you can also try it with short pasta. However it lends itself to many other preparations. For example, you can use it prepare a vegetarian lasagna, instead of ragout, or a cold pasta. It is also a perfect ingredient for you aperitif. For example, spread it on croutons or use it to season fresh or stuffed tomatoes. Finally you can also add some pesto on your home made pasta, for a summer and light version.

Ingredients

Basil (44.5%), sunflower oil (33.9%), Grana Padano DOP (MILK, salt, rennet, contains lysozyme from EGG) 4.4%, CASHEW flour, potato flakes, salt, sugar, extra virgin olive oil 0.9%, Pecorino Romano DOP (sheep’s MILK, salt, rennet) 0.4%, pine nuts 0.1%, garlic, acidity regulator: E575, antioxidant: E300.

Shipping & Delivery

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