Pesto (noun)

A sauce made from basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and pecorino cheese, typically served with pasta.

Origin:

Italian, from pestare "to pound", from latin pistare "to pound".

Examples:

1. Pesto sauce is a traditional sauce from the Genoa region of Italy.
2. The pasta dish with pesto sauce was delicious and had a great taste of basil, garlic and cheese.
3. Pesto can also be used as a spread for sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables.
4. Adding pesto sauce to the pizza gives it a unique and delicious flavor.
5. The dish of chicken with pesto and tomato sauce was a hit with the diners.