Pesto is our go-to pasta sauce year-round, but especially in summer, when fresh basil abounds. Basil's aromatic brightness and vibrant color are the hallmark of this delicious, classic sauce ...

Claudia Romeo: Pesto is one of the most popular sauces in the world. The original recipe calls for seven ingredients, no more, no less. Basil, extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese ...

Basil pesto is a specialty of Liguria, in northern Italy, where the ingredients list is typically rounded out with pine nuts and grated cheese. Pistou is a more bare-bones fresh sauce found in the ...