Pesto
| Alternative names | Pesto alla genovese, pesto genovese |
|---|---|
| Type | Sauce |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Genoa, Liguria |
| Main ingredients | Basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, grated hard cheese |
Pesto (Italian: [ˈpesto]), also known as pesto alla genovese (Italian: [ˈpesto alla dʒenoˈveːse, -eːze]) or pesto genovese, is an Italian paste made with basil leaves, crushed garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and grated hard cheese such as Parmesan or pecorino sardo. It originated in the Ligurian city of Genoa, and is used to dress pasta.