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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The tender herb is perhaps most commonly associated with pesto, the beloved Italian sauce full of nutty, cheesy umami.
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Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
For those who’d like to simply add a bit of flavor or a touch of tenderizing, there’s a section on rubs and oils, including fresh herb pesto, orange chili oil, avocado barbecue sauce and porcini mushroom rub.
—Leanne Battelle, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
Having a solid pesto recipe for the summer months is just good living.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 June 2024
Richie’s behind-the-scenes snaps also included a crepe station with selections of Nutella, strawberries, chicken pesto, Philly cheesesteaks and ham and cheese.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
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Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
For those who’d like to simply add a bit of flavor or a touch of tenderizing, there’s a section on rubs and oils, including fresh herb pesto, orange chili oil, avocado barbecue sauce and porcini mushroom rub.
—Leanne Battelle, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024
Having a solid pesto recipe for the summer months is just good living.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 June 2024
Richie’s behind-the-scenes snaps also included a crepe station with selections of Nutella, strawberries, chicken pesto, Philly cheesesteaks and ham and cheese.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
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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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