It ’s the not - so - surreptitious pantry ingredient that ’ll ensure you ’re always prepared to whip up a scrumptious repast .

Allow us to make the case that there’s no contest when it comes to which sauce is theultimatepantry powerhouse. It has to be a crowdpleaser — a taste everyone loves — and versatile too.

It is obviously, without a shadow of a doubt, the humble pesto — specifically Barilla’s Pesto, which is the ultimate sidekick to make virtually any savoury dish. The versatility of pesto is unrivalled. Find another single pantry ingredient that can be used in as many ways straight out of the jar, we’ll wait.

Whether stirred, spread, drizzled or used as a marinade, pesto is the sauce that has never met a dish it doesn’t complement.

If you’re still unconvinced, these six recipes will prove that you need to have at least one jar of pesto in pantry at all times.

1.Spaghetti Alla Nerano With Pesto Genovese

2.Pesto Pork Tray Bake

3.Bruschetta With Pesto Genovese and Smoked Salmon

4.Baked Sweet Potato With Pesto Mushrooms

5.Orecchiette With Chilli Pesto, Broccoli and Witlof

6.And finally,Pesto Salmon Filo Parcels

The next time you’re peering at your pantry looking for inspiration, reach for your favourite jar ofPesto Barillato create a dish with an herby twist that’ll keep you coming for more.

Find even more recipe inspiration in the Barilla formula collectionhere .

Overhead view of a bowl of pesto pasta, a glass of juice, and a jar of pesto, arranged on a blue surface

Ingredients for Italian cuisine with cheese, garlic, basil, and olive oil on dark surface

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