Customer Reviews

Natural Basil Pesto from Genova (Pesto Genovese)

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I purchased this terrible tasting "natural" pesto direct from A.G. Ferrari. Anybody who makes their own real Basil Pesto knows there are ONLY 4 ingredients in true Genovese Pesto: Pine Nuts, Basil, Olive Oil and Cheese (Parmigiano & Romano).

While it sure sounds like a romantic real deal in the hyped description here with the "This natural pesto from coastal Liguria is made in the authentic Genovese style with fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts and grated cheese".

In FACT, the ingredients listed on the actual bottle also includes sunflower oil, sea salt, cashew nuts, garlic, wine vinegar, cornstarch and natural flavors. Oh, how unauthentic here!

Buyer Beware! This pesto tastes as close to the real basil pesto as Hobo wine is to Grand Cru.

Pesto Genovese is, without a doubt, my favorite pesto. My family and I eat it on capelli d'angeli at least once every week. We add a salad and a loaf of crusty Italian bread and the meal is simple but delicious beyond compare.

This brand of Pesto Genovese is one of my alltime favorites. So many times, Peste Genovese can be too oily, covering up the taste of the basil and the pine nuts. Not so with this pesto. Every ingredient seems to be perfectly balanced so you get the freshest, most flavorful Pesto Genovese available. The taste of the basil and the pine nuts is delicate, but so exquisite.

If you like Pesto Genovese or just want a change from more "traditional" tomato sauces, I urge you to give this pesto a try. I don't think you can go wrong.

It's not cheap, but it is a great tasting pesto. A worthwhile splurge every once in awhile. Clean taste of olive oil. My wife does not usually like pasta, but with this pesto, she wanted seconds.

Pesto Genovese is a wonderful tasting pesto sauce. The fresh basil, fragrant olive oil, and rich cheese flavors burst in your mouth. This sauce has great combination of flavors that are balanced and make a suburb pasta dish to serve to your most special guests.

I'm putting this sauce on my list (again) for my next dinner party!!!

I highly recommend it.... and the price is GREAT!

Just received the ordered products and this company needs to be congratulated for using a new (for me) type of eco-friendly paper/recyclable packaging that is far better than the typical plastic bubble wrap or the much worse styrofoam peanuts.

I give Ferrari Foods: 5 Stars! Job Well Done! All other companies should be doing the same.