Buitoni Pesto With Basil

Buitoni Pesto with Basil — What’s in the Sauce?

• Flavor Snapshot
  This refrigerated basil pesto delivers a classic Italian enchantment—fresh basil, garlicky warmth, pine nuts, and walnuts, all fused with Parmesan and Romano cheeses and kissed with extra virgin olive oil. Prepare to be transported to flavor town, pronto.  

• Simple, Non-GMO Ingredients
  Made with whole, honest ingredients: basil, garlic, pine nuts, walnuts, aged cheeses, and oils. Truly, “simple, high-quality” is not just a claim—it’s delicious actuality.  

• Nutrition & Texture Highlights
  Each ¼-cup serving brings:

  • Calories: ~290 kcal

  • Total Fat: ~27 g (2 g saturated)

  • Protein: ~7 g

  • Sodium: ~400–420 mg (~17–18% DV)

  • Calcium: ~12–17% DV depending on brand site
     

Why It Rocks Your Pantry

• Culinary Versatility
  Use it as a pasta sauce, swirled into pizza, a savory dip, spread on wraps, blended into yogurt-based dressings, or even as a hummus booster.  

• Busy-Day Hero
  No cooking required—just stir, swap, or spread. Perfect for topping pasta, tossing with roasted veggies, or jazzing up your weekday dinner routine.  

• Balanced Indulgence
  Yes, pesto is calorie-dense—but it’s packed with heart-healthy fats from nuts and oil. Use it mindfully (a little goes a long way!), and it makes a flavorful, nutritious alternative to heavy cream sauces.  

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