A Parade of Pestos

By Katie Barreira

The classic Italian pesto is a mixture of fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese and olive oil that is crushed together (pesto is Italian for “pounded”) to make a fresh sauce. Since its inception in Genoa, Italy, pesto has taken many forms; these riffs, known as “pestos” are, along with the original, a fabulously easy, no-cook way to add big flavor to your summer cooking.

Here’s a recipe for my new favorite pesto and a few ideas for fun combinations that you can experiment with, whirring-up at home.

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