You can get all kinds of variations around Columbus, but experts say the best pesto is the simplest: basil, pine nuts, cheese ...

classic sauce, but you can also try swapping in other greens and herbs, such as spinach, kale, parsley or mint—or change up the typical pine nuts in pesto for pistachios, hazelnuts or almonds.

Thanks! - Lisa, Eugene, Oregon PENNE PASTA WITH PISTACHIO PESTO CREAM SAUCE 1 cup fresh basil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, shells removed 2 cups cream 1 ...

Fresh pesto in tubs should be used ... watercress or parsley instead of basil and nuts such as walnuts, hazelnuts or pistachios instead of pine nuts. The sauce can be stirred into freshly cooked ...