
Creamy Sicilian Pesto
Creamy Sicilian Pesto from Zelected is a new take on pesto, inspired by sunny Sicily. It offers a smooth, creamy texture where mild tomatoes, almonds, and a touch of cheese come together in a harmonious taste experience. This pesto differs from the classic green version with its more rounded, lightly sweet profile, making it ideal for both everyday meals and entertaining.
This Sicilian pesto is perfect as a spread on toasted bread, as a dip for crunchy vegetables, or as a refined sauce for freshly cooked pasta. It also pairs beautifully with fish and grilled chicken, adding warmth, depth, and a touch of authentic Southern Italian cuisine.
Creamy Sicilian Pesto – for food lovers who love flavour with soul
Creamy Sicilian Pesto is made for you if you appreciate honest, flavourful food rooted in authentic Italian cuisine. This creamy pesto offers a wonderful balance of sweetness and richness, where sun-ripened tomatoes and mild almonds form the foundation of a harmonious taste experience. A rounded, smooth pesto that’s perfect for both quick everyday meals and special weekend dishes.
Use it as a spread on toasted bread, as a flavourful dip for veggie sticks, in wraps, or as the finishing touch in a fresh pasta dish. It elevates both vegetarian and meat-based dishes – and pairs especially well with fish, seafood, and chicken. Try it in a sandwich with mozzarella and rocket, or let it add flavour and character to roasted vegetables and warm salads. With its silky-smooth texture and delicate, lightly nutty taste, Creamy Sicilian Pesto is a versatile staple in any kitchen.
Sun-ripened tomatoes and Italian specialties in perfect harmony
Creamy Sicilian Pesto from Zelected is the result of a carefully crafted flavour profile where classic Southern Italian ingredients get to shine. At the centre are sun-ripened tomatoes – sweet, aromatic, and with the deep umami only the Mediterranean can deliver. Then come almonds, adding a velvety texture and a lightly nutty richness that makes the pesto both rounded and refined.
The cheeses also play a leading role. In this pesto you’ll find a touch of Grana Padano – a hard, crumbly cheese with fine crystals and mild complexity – as well as Ricotta, which with its soft, fresh character adds a hint of sweetness and creaminess. It’s all rounded off with selected herbs and a hint of garlic, highlighting its Sicilian roots and creating an unmistakable taste of Italy.
A touch of Sicily – all year round
Whether you want to impress guests or simply treat yourself and your loved ones on a weekday, Creamy Sicilian Pesto is that little extra that makes a big difference. It adds both colour and flavour to your dishes and creates a warm Southern vibe – all year round. With its beautiful golden colour and delicate aroma, it brings back memories of sunny terraces and homemade meals shared with family and friends.
Keep a jar in the cupboard – and get inspired by the many ways you can use this versatile pesto. Creamy Sicilian Pesto is a true everyday favourite with the potential to become the star of the weekend. When food should be simple, but still taste like something – this is the pesto you reach for.
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| Energy | 1332 kJ / 322 kcal |
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| Fat | 28 g |
| Of which saturated fatty acids | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Of which sugars | 10 g |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Salt | 2.2 g |











