Pestos are traditionally used as sauces for flat pasta, but have developed a larger market for dipping and as a side dish in NZ. This original pesto is made with NZ basil, pine nuts and olive oil.
 
Quick Ideas
Perfect stirred through pasta, but also ideal when paired with other Italian and Mediterranean dishes like lasagna, pizza and antipasto.
Mix with mince and shape into patties to make pesto burgers, top with mozzarella and serve with salad on a bun.
Mix with Ricotta, spinach and walnuts to stuff a chicken breast.
Bake a salmon fillet coated with a layer of pesto and topped with a layer of breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and cracked black pepper. Simple and delicious.