pesto
noun
a sauce typically made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and grated Parmesan blended together and served hot or cold over pasta, fish, or meat.
pestos
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pluralof pesto.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Beyond nut milks, pestos and Romesco sauce, nuts are particularly vital in Mexican and Mexican-American cuisine, enriching salsas and sauces with texture, richness and depth.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2025
I always buy jams, pestos, chutneys, etc. to play with back in my home kitchen, or to keep on hand for gifts.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
In addition to drinkables, Cunningham makes pestos of basil or arugula, as well as herb blends that she freezes into ice cubes and adds to dishes all year.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
Salads, pestos, dishes incorporating fresh tomatoes and cooked clams.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2020
Pound in shallots or fennel seed or chiles at will, as you might when DIYing herby salsas and pestos.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2018
