In our ranking of 11 store-bought jarred pesto brands, Tasting Table's testers tasted a lot of frogs. Many of them strayed from classic recipes to opt for cheaper ingredients, from soybean or ...

Related: 13 Recipes That Start With A Jar Of Pesto Sauce—From Pasta To Deviled Eggs Pesto originated in Genoa, Italy in the 16th century. It was traditionally made using a mortar and pestle.

stir in sauce, and I'm done. (It's so satisfying!) There are minimal steps and even fewer ingredients, so I make sure I'm reaching for ones that really pack in the flavor. I've tried many jarred ...

Blend to a coarse paste with a stick blender, then spoon into a clean jar. Top with a spoonful more oil, then screw the lid on. The pesto will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Use immediately or keep in a jar in the fridge for 3–5 days. To use, drain cooked pasta and return it to its pan. Add the pesto and stir through over the heat for a couple of minutes.