Barilla Pesto alla Genovese, 190 g

A jar of pesto that brings basil, cheese, and nuts together for pasta or other cooking. Each 190 g container holds a blend built around fresh basil at 30% of the mix, along with cashew nuts, parmigiano reggiano (5%), extra virgin olive oil, and sunflower oil as its base. Garlic and a light touch of salt round out the profile.

The recipe includes whey powder and milk protein to bind the sauce, with maize fibre for texture and a trace of sugar to balance flavour. A small amount of basil extract and natural flavourings deepen the taste, while lactic acid keeps it stable on the shelf.

Barilla's version sits in the condiments aisle alongside other pasta sauces and pestos, meant to be spooned straight onto cooked pasta or stirred into other dishes where you want that basil-and-cheese character without making it from scratch.