The Delicate Method
Our commitment
Barilla pesto is made using “metodo delicato” – also known as the delicate method. Carefully crafted in Italy with high-quality ingredients, our pesto provides irresistible flavor to a variety of dishes.
DELICATE PREPARATION
At our plant in Rubbiano, we slowly mix all the ingredients of our creamy recipes to ensure a consistent texture. To best preserve the original color, aroma and flavor of the ingredients, we mix them at cold temperatures.
For our Rustic Basil Pesto, we slowly sauté the ingredients at a low temperature to maintain their natural texture and appearance.
For our Creamy Genovese Pesto, we grate whole wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese just before adding it to the recipe to preserve the natural aroma.
QUICK BUT GENTLE HEAT TREAMENT
Quality first! Our heat treatment uses cutting-edge techniques to guarantee 100% safe preservation of our pesto through shelf-life.
IN THE SHORTEST TIME POSSIBLE
It’s important for us to prepare our pesto in a timely manner so we avoid stressing the key ingredients like basil. From start to finish, our pesto is jarred in less than three hours!
Basil is at the heart of what we do. Our focus is on developing high-quality pesto by working closely with our basil farmers.
Carta del Basilico Barilla is our pledge to source our basil from sustainable agriculture, protect the environment and empower farmers.
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Since its beginnings in Parma, Italy, the Barilla family has been passing down the secrets to great-quality Italian food including pesto. Barilla pesto sauce delivers a burst of Italian flavor to a wide range of dishes including pasta, pizza, sandwiches and many other delicious recipes!
Barilla pesto sauces are made in Italy with high-quality ingredients and provide irresistible flavor that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean.