Sauce

genovese pesto

Cold Italian sauce of fresh basil, olive oil, aged cheese (Parmigiano/Pecorino), garlic and nuts or pine nuts, ground to a paste. Aromatic and rich in good fats.

Who it fits

PCOSDiabetesKetoAnti-inflammatoryVegetarianGluten-free

Contains: castanhas, lactose

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness1
Saltiness5
Acidity1
Umami6
Bitterness2
Richness8
Heat1

Texture

Creaminess6
Chewiness1

Pairs with

fresh basilextra virgin olive oilparmesan cheesegarlicwalnut

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