Basil Pesto

Armanino pestos have set the standard in foodservice for decades. Our classic Basil Pesto combines the bold flavors of fresh basil, Parmesan and garlic in a bright green, perfectly balanced sauce you’ll be proud to serve and use back-of-house as an ingredient.

Our Basil Pesto is ready to use “straight-up” tossed with fettuccine or other noodles to make a classic pasta al pesto. But that’s just the beginning. It’s a hard-working flavor-starter you can turn to again and again as a base for your own signature sauces, dressings and preparations.

  • Add cream or other ingredients to create custom pasta sauces
  • Blend with mayo, Greek-style yogurt, sour cream or other ingredients to make spreads and condiments for sandwiches, burgers and crostini
  • Add to vinaigrettes and other dressings to add bold flavor and fresh visual appeal
  • Toss with hot or cold pasta, grains and veggies to make on-trend salads and bowls
  • Add to sautés, braises and stews to save the labor of chopping garlic and herbs
  • Use as a pizza sauce or finishing condiment for contemporary Mediterranean pizzas and flatbreads
  • Thin with a little olive oil and use as a finishing sauce for drizzling on soups, grilled foods, salads, bowls, sandwiches, flatbreads and more

Basil Pesto Inspiration

Fried Gnocchi

Fry Gnocchi until crisp and add a dollop of fresh whole milk ricotta, EVOO and a drizzle of Armanino Basil Pesto.

Fried Egg Veggie Sandwich

Toast 2 slices of sourdough bread, spread each side with Basil Pesto, mash on 1/4 of a ripe avocado, add lightly sauteed kale, red onions, yellow tomato slices, fresh mozzarella, and 2 fried eggs.

Margherita Pizza ‘Oneupmanship’

For a blast of fresh pesto flavor, add a drizzle of Armanino Basil Pesto to your pizza when it comes out of the oven.

Falafel Bowl

On a bed of spinach dressed with oil and vinegar, add falafel patties, roasted cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, Basil Pesto marinated feta cheese, Kalamata olives, spinach and a dollup hummus.

Loaded Deli Sandwich

We load up our deli sandwiches with turkey breast, soppressata, prosciutto, goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, mayo and Basil Pesto for a fresh and satisfying sandwich.

Veggie Quiche

Give your veggie quiche a flavor boost with a drizzle of Basil Pesto.