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

Antipasto Salad

Assemble an antipasto salad with salami, marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, heirloom tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, slices of red onion, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese, with an EVOO and vinegar dressing. Finish with a drizzle of Basil Pesto.

Chicken Margherita

Who says Margherita style is only for pizza? Try this version with tender chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella, sauteed heirloom baby tomatoes, and finish with Armanino Basil Pesto.

Rigatoni with Fresh Ricotta & Basil Pesto

Combine cooked rigatoni, Armanino Basil Pesto and sauteed baby tomatoes. Take it up a notch with a drizzle of EVOO and a dollop of fresh ricotta.

Mediterranean Bowl with Basil Pesto

Toss baby romaine lettuces, balsamic vinaigrette, crispy Persian cucumbers, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, Nicoise olives, salami, grilled chicken breast and orzo pasta with Armanino Basil Pesto. Finish with a final drizzle of Armanino Basil Pesto.

Roasted Turkey Wrap with Basil Pesto

Spread Armanino Basil Pesto on your favorite tortilla and wrap roast turkey, roasted butternut squash, Napa cabbage, almonds, dried cherries and goat cheese.

Burrata Burger

Grill the perfect burger patty and top with burrata, slices of heirloom tomatos, arugula. Slather a mixture of Basil Pesto and mayonnaise on a ciabatta bun.