pasto
/ˈpæstoʊ/
noun
- A type of Italian sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, usually served with pasta.
- I made a fresh batch of pesto to toss with the spaghetti.
- The restaurant's homemade pesto was full of basil flavor.
- She spread pesto on the sandwich instead of mayonnaise.