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Pesto comes from the Italian word pestare, which means “to mash,” because traditionally pesto was made with a mortar and pestle.
How To Cook Italian Giuliano Hazan 2005
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In this case, the secret ingredient is blunt force: pesto, from the Italian pestare, means “pounded.”
Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011
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In this case, the secret ingredient is blunt force: pesto, from the Italian pestare, means “pounded.”
Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011
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