pestonoun [ U ]
uk/ˈpes.təʊ/us/ˈpes.toʊ/a green sauce used in Italian cooking, especially on pasta:
Pesto is made of basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil, all crushed together.
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Sauces, dressings, dips & pickles
- aioli
- apple sauce
- applesauce
- arrowroot
- aspic
- custard powder
- Dijon mustard
- French dressing
- garnish
- gravy
- mustard
- piccalilli
- pickle
- purée
- ragù
- tartar sauce
- tomato ketchup
- topping
- vinaigrette
- vinegar
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