Associations to the word «Pesto»

Wiktionary

PESTO, noun. A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino)

Dictionary definition

PESTO, noun. A sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil.

Wise words

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