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

Crostini Platter

Catering platters come together easily with deli meats, fresh ricotta, crispy crostini and an assortment of pesto spreads. Shown here is our vibrant Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto & our traditional Basil Pesto.

Grilled Sea Scallops

Use Armanino Basil Pesto the next time you ‘plate’ grill sea scallops with grilled red onion and lemon.

Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Spread a creamy Basil Pesto aioli on lightly toasted ciabatta bread and top with lettuce, grilled chicken, tomatoes, slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.

Tomato Soup

Finish tomato soup with croutons and drizzle of Basil pesto. We think tomatoes and Basil Pesto go together like peas and carrots!

Veggie Quiche

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

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.