Pesto

Pesto originates from Genoa in northern Italy, a region that has ideal soil for the cultivation of pesto’s basic ingredients. This sauce is made from a mixture of basil, crushed garlic, hard cheese (parmigiano-reggiano, pecorino or both), pine nuts and a bit of olive oil. Traditionally, pesto is processed using a mortar and pestle to properly grind up these ingredients. It is presumed that basil, the main component, first came from Africa’s northern coasts, but the herb had also been known in the Mediterranean region since the time of the Romans.

Variations on this classic combination come from many countries, all of which inspire the different varieties of pesto that we offer. For a timeless option, check out our best seller, Crespi Pesto San Remo. This particular choice has all of the conventional pesto ingredients. In addition to more traditional pesto sauces, we also sell Pesto Rosso, which includes sun-dried tomatoes, and Oliverde, which uses green olives, anchovies and capers.

Here are some easy ways to incorporate pesto into your everyday meals: spread it on bruschetta, put it on pizza instead of traditional pizza sauce, dips, and of course, you can always put pesto on any pasta dish.

Remember that pesto keeps very well if frozen!

		Crespi Pesto Rosso 4.59 oz $9.69 Red Pesto, Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil(43%), sun dried tomatoes(33%), basil(22%), wine vinegar, salt, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper, aromatic herbs. Quan:
		Crespi Oliverde 24.7 oz $22.45 Green Olive Paste Quan:
		Crespi Olivada 24.7 oz $23.39 Black Olive Paste, Ingredients: pitted black olives(89%)extra virgin olive oil(4%), fresh lemon juice, sugar, white wine vinegar, salt, and aromatic herbs. Quan:
		Crespi Olivada 4.59 oz $6.69 Black Olive Paste Quan:
		Crespi Oliverde 4.59 oz $6.19 OUT OF STOCK: Green Olive Paste Quan:
		Crespi Pesto San Remo 4.59 oz $9.69 San Remo, Genoa Pesto. Quan:
		Crespi Pesto San Remo 24.7 oz $39.45 Our Best Seller! Genoa Pesto. Quan:
		Roland: Black Olive Paste 23 oz $9.99 Roland Brand: Black Olive Paste 23 oz. Quan:
		Roland: Pesto 23 oz $12.99 Roland Brand: Pesto - From San Remo, Italy. Net Wt. 23 oz. Quan: