Bella Sicilia - Pistachio Pesto 190g

Bella Sicilia is a family owned company based in Borgetto, a hill town just outside Palermo, that set out to share the flavors of its Sicilian homeland with tables across the United States. Founded in 2023 as a small producer and importer of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, the business quickly grew into a wider collection of specialty foods, including artisan pasta made from Sicilian grain and a line of traditional pasta condiments.

Pistachio pesto is a cherished part of Sicilian cuisine, rooted in the island’s long history of pistachio cultivation, particularly around Bronte on the slopes of Mount Etna. Bella Sicilia’s version keeps the recipe refreshingly simple, with pistachios making up 60 percent of the jar, a portion of them grown in Sicily. The nuts are blended with sunflower oil and just a touch of salt, with no cheese or garlic to mask the main ingredient. It is made in Italy and packed in shelf stable glass jars.

The pesto has a vivid green color and a smooth, creamy texture with a pleasantly rustic grain. The flavor is rich and buttery, showcasing the gentle sweetness and toasty depth of ripe pistachios, finished with a light savory note.