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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Other popular choices are the ravioli stuffed with lobster and served with tarragon pesto sauce and bisque foam; the seafood and basil risotto, and the puff pastry millefeuille filled with eggplant cream and coming with tomato panzanella salad and Espelette pepper.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
With roots in the Bay area, this shop is known for its Dutch Crunch sandwich bread, spicy garlic pesto spread and large variety of sandwich choices.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Using all things fresh—fresh cherry tomatoes, fresh herb pesto, and fresh mozzarella cheese—this dish features tender linguine and no-fuss shredded chicken.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Of course, there's also real Champagne (plus a full bar and soft drinks) for humans, and a menu that includes hot and cold dishes, like chicken pesto pasta, roast beef, sandwiches, salads, and desserts like tiramisu and cheesecake.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
With roots in the Bay area, this shop is known for its Dutch Crunch sandwich bread, spicy garlic pesto spread and large variety of sandwich choices.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Using all things fresh—fresh cherry tomatoes, fresh herb pesto, and fresh mozzarella cheese—this dish features tender linguine and no-fuss shredded chicken.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Of course, there's also real Champagne (plus a full bar and soft drinks) for humans, and a menu that includes hot and cold dishes, like chicken pesto pasta, roast beef, sandwiches, salads, and desserts like tiramisu and cheesecake.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Pesto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesto. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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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