pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpe-(ˌ)stō 
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
Examples of pesto in a Sentence
Top the bread with pesto.
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Use flavorful pesto or avocado in place of cheese or mayo.
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Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Among its specialties was the Mean Green pizza, inspired by UNT’s school colors, with chicken, artichokes, pesto and mozzarella.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
This quick casserole recipe uses jarred Alfredo sauce and pesto sauce, as well as a rotisserie chicken.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Full menu includes pesto pasta, warm challah bread, and a fresh salad.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Among its specialties was the Mean Green pizza, inspired by UNT’s school colors, with chicken, artichokes, pesto and mozzarella.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
This quick casserole recipe uses jarred Alfredo sauce and pesto sauce, as well as a rotisserie chicken.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Full menu includes pesto pasta, warm challah bread, and a fresh salad.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Pesto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesto. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpes-tō
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
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