Pesto alla Genovese

Pesto alla Genovese boasts the most intensely herbaceous flavor among all pasta sauces, thanks to its DOP-protected Genovese basil from Liguria. Made by hand-grinding this basil with pine nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, one serving delivers about 15g of healthy fats and a vibrant green color that signals freshness. Its complex taste outperforms #6 Pasta al Pomodoro in aromatic depth, making it the benchmark for uncooked sauces. Traditionally paired with trofie or trenette noodles, this sauce's light coating is 40% less oily than typical cream-based alternatives, allowing the basil's peppery notes to shine.