Pesto - The Art of Cooking with Herb Pastes
In Genoa, where pesto originated, pesto is made simply by grinding together fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, nuts, and strong country cheese, and is served almost exclusively on pasta. However, as pesto became popular throughout Europe and America, the variations and uses for pesto grew and multiplied until now pesto is made with all sorts of ingredients and is used to add interest and flavor to nearly any dish you can imagine.