See Also: Pesto di rucola (rocket pesto sauce)(recipes)
pesto(dictionary)
pesto(dictionary)
Pesto(recipes)
Parsley pesto(recipes)
Pesto pasta(recipes)
Pesto mash(recipes)
Cilantro Pesto(recipes)
Pesto Lasagna(recipes)
Pesto & Tortellini Soup(recipes)

pesto (iou)



pesto noun. M20.
[Italian, contr. of pestato pa. pple of pestare pound, crush.]
A sauce of crushed basil, nuts (esp. pine nuts), cheese, garlic, and olive oil, served with pasta and other foods. Cf. PISTOU.