Pesto is one of the most popular sauces out there and for good reason. Originating from the Genoa region of Italy, pesto sauce in its traditional form - also known as pesto alla genovese - is made up primarily of basil, hence its rich green color, along with cheese, salt and pine nuts. Fresh and flavorful, this Mediterranean favorite has spread across the globe and can be found everywhere from the creative kitchens of passionate home chefs to esteemed menus of Michelin-starred restaurants.

Aside from pasta sauce, what else can we bring to the kitchen when it comes to cooking with pesto? Read on and RiceSelect^® will let you in on plenty of pesto ideas that’ll help you to up your chef game!