Barilla Basil Pesto

Barilla Basil Pesto blends basil, sunflower oil, cashews, and Grana Padano. This formulation uses cashews and sunflower oil instead of the pine nuts and olive oil associated with many traditional pesto recipes.

The product description identifies cashews rather than traditional pine nuts. It also uses sunflower oil and includes Grana Padano for a savory cheese flavor.

It can be stirred through cooked pasta, spread on sandwiches, or used with vegetables and grilled foods. Because it is ready-made, it can be added after cooking or used as a finishing sauce.

Barilla Basil Pesto is made by Barilla, Italy's largest pasta manufacturer. The pesto is part of Barilla's ready-made sauce range.