pesto
[ PEH-stoh ]
An uncooked sauce made with fresh basil, garlic,
PINE NUTS,
PARMESAN or
PECORINO CHEESE and olive oil. The ingredients can either be crushed with
MORTAR AND PESTLE or finely chopped with a food processor. This classic, fresh-tasting sauce originated in Genoa, Italy, and although used on a variety of dishes, it is a favorite with pasta. Now there are "pestos" made from myriad other ingredients from
CILANTRO to
MINT.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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