This classic pesto Genovese comes from Liguria and uses fresh basil as the centerpiece, along with pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, salt and extra virgin olive oil. The chef recommends using freshly ...

This traditional basil pesto recipe shows how my Italian nonna combines fresh basil and simple ingredients to create a ...

Pesto looks simple enough that most people assume there's no real way to get it wrong beyond skimping on basil.

Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.

Pesto is a summer hitmaker, making heirloom tomato tarts, herby potato salads and super quick weeknight pastas sing. By Tanya Sichynsky Florence Fabricant’s basic pesto.Credit...Linda Xiao for The New ...

Basil Pesto: This recipe is a quick and easy recipe for making basil pesto at home. Pasta-lovers are torn between the tomato-based Arabiatta sauce and the creamy Bechamel sauce as the base for the ...

One way to elevate any dish — whether it's pasta, a sandwich, or even eggs — is with pesto. Oily, nutty, and tangy all at once, pesto offers a simple way to elevate the flavor of any entree. And it's ...