Pesto herb Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Pesto herb" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Pesto herb" leads to the answer "BASIL" for several key reasons:

• Common Use in Pesto: Basil is a primary ingredient in traditional pesto sauce, making it a well-known herb in the context of this sauce.
• Distinctive Aroma: Its strong, sweet aroma and flavor contribute significantly to the unique taste of pesto dishes.
• Recognizable Appearance: Basil leaves are commonly recognized for their bright green color and distinct shape, further linking them to the preparation of pesto.

Given these characteristics and its prevalent use in pesto recipes, "BASIL" fits perfectly as the answer to today's crossword clue "Pesto herb."

Definition of "BASIL"

an aromatic plant of the mint family, native to tropical Asia. The leaves are used as a culinary herb, especially in Mediterranean dishes

Example :

garnish the baked pizza with fresh basil

basil sauce

 The Crossword clue "Pesto herb" published 54 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	2 April 2024	BASIL
L.A. Times Daily	12 December 2023	BASIL
Daily POP	11 October 2023	BASIL
Lovatts Enigma	31 May 2023	BASIL
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	27 April 2023	BASIL
Universal	6 December 2022	BASIL
Penny dell	15 September 2022	BASIL
USA Today	11 June 2021	BASIL
The Telegraph - Quick	9 June 2019	BASIL
Newsday.com	2 April 2019	BASIL
Wall Street Journal	12 September 2017	BASIL
The Washington Post	29 August 2017	BASIL
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	31 August 2014	BASIL
New York Times	11 July 2011	BASIL