Cilantro and Lemon Pesto from Sicily | A Herbaceous Island Twist
Cilantro and Lemon Pesto brings a bold, citrusy twist to Sicilian pesto; fresh, vibrant, and perfect for pasta or grilled veggies.
Pesto alla Genovese is the original — basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Sardo, garlic, olive oil, and nothing else. But the Italian pesto tradition extends far beyond Liguria. This category covers every pesto variety across Italian regions: Pesto Rosso (Sicilian red pesto with sun-dried tomatoes), Pesto di Pistacchi (Sicilian pistachio pesto from Bronte), Pesto alla Trapanese (almond and tomato pesto from western Sicily), and regional green pestos from Calabria, Puglia, and Sardinia. Written by José Villalobos — 10+ years documenting Italian pantry ingredients from Sacramento, California.
Cilantro and Lemon Pesto brings a bold, citrusy twist to Sicilian pesto; fresh, vibrant, and perfect for pasta or grilled veggies.
Mint and Pecorino Pesto from Sardinia brings a fresh, savory kick—an herby, cheesy spin on classic Italian sauces.
Calabrian Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto brings heat, depth, and bold southern Italian flavor to pastas, spreads, and everything in between.
Arugula and Walnut Pesto from Campania brings bold, peppery greens and rich nuts together in this rustic southern Italian sauce.
Pesto di Pistacchio di Bronte is Sicily’s rich, nutty emerald elixir, made from world-famous Bronte pistachios and pure culinary magic.
Pesto di Rucola brings a bold, peppery kick to pasta—Southern Italy’s vibrant take on pesto made with fresh arugula.
Pesto alla Trapanese swaps pine nuts for almonds and adds tomatoes, Sicily’s vibrant take on the classic pesto sauce.
Pesto Genovese DOP isn’t just a name, it’s a certified taste of Ligurian tradition, quality, and strict production standards.
Traditional ingredients in Pesto alla Genovese create its iconic flavor, fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano, garlic, and love.
Discover the difference between pesto and pistou, learn how these two herb-based sauces vary in ingredients, origins, and flavor.