Pasta Zaccagni pesto Genovese 130 grams
Authentic Italian Pesto Genovese – Pasta Zaccagni
Overview
Experience the true taste of Italy with this traditional Pesto Genovese crafted by Pasta Zaccagni. Made in Italy using time-honoured methods, this vibrant green pesto captures all the freshness and aroma of Ligurian cuisine. The recipe highlights Italian basil (63%), blended with extra virgin olive oil (23%), Grana Padano PDO, Pecorino Romano PDO, cashew nuts, pine nuts, garlic, and a light seasoning of sea salt. Natural antioxidants and acidity regulators preserve both colour and flavour, delivering a pesto that tastes as if it were made fresh in your own kitchen.
Flavour & Texture
This pesto is smooth, creamy, and intensely aromatic. The basil brings a bright herbal profile, while the blend of Grana Padano PDO and Pecorino Romano PDO adds depth and savoury richness. Cashew nuts and pine nuts provide a soft, velvety body, balancing the cheese and herbs into a harmonious, full-flavoured sauce. It’s a versatile pesto that brings instant Italian character to any meal, whether used traditionally with pasta or as a finishing touch to salads, focaccia, grilled vegetables, or roasted fish.
Serving Suggestions
For a classic Italian plate, mix this pesto gently with Zaccagni Spaghetti, allowing the warm pasta to emulsify the sauce for a silky, glossy finish. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a scattering of toasted pine nuts for extra texture and fragrance. This makes a quick yet elegant dish, perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Storage
Once opened, keep refrigerated at 0–4°C and enjoy within a few days to maintain its freshness and vibrant flavour.
Ingredients
Basil (origin Italy) 63%, extra virgin olive oil 23%, Grana Padano PDO cheese (cow’s milk, salt, rennet, preservative: lysozyme from egg) 5.4%, cashew nuts, Pecorino Romano PDO cheese (sheep’s milk, salt, rennet), pine nuts, garlic, acidity regulator: E330 citric acid, antioxidant: E300 ascorbic acid.
Allergens: Milk, egg, cashew nuts, pine nuts.