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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Stir in meatballs, escarole, and pesto; heat through.
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Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
The standout, though, was definitely the sando: Thick, breaded chicken is slathered with vodka sauce and pesto, and complemented by a garden of fresh basil and creamy burrata.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Make creamy soups and purées, nut butters, alt-flours, and pesto for your pasta.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
—The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
The standout, though, was definitely the sando: Thick, breaded chicken is slathered with vodka sauce and pesto, and complemented by a garden of fresh basil and creamy burrata.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Make creamy soups and purées, nut butters, alt-flours, and pesto for your pasta.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
—The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Pesto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesto. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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