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Rao's Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce Premium Quality Flavorful Pasta Sauce and Spread - 6.7 oz
$4.29 when purchased online
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Highlights
- Bring home the famous taste of Rao's with this 6.7 ounce jar of Rao's Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce.
- PREMIUM QUALITY: Rao's Homemade Basil Pesto is a premium classic Italian pesto sauce. Each jar brings you the classic flavor combination of basil, cheese, and pine nuts, and olive oil.
- INGREDIENT FOCUSED: Using the Rao’s Homemade classic recipe, this delicious versatile sauce is made with high quality, wholesome ingredients like basil, cheese, and pine nuts
- CLASSIC ITALIAN CUISINE: Enjoy the famous taste of Rao's Homemade Basil Pesto with all the delicious flavor of classic Italian cuisine.
- HOMEMADE AND VERSATILE: Make every day delicious with Rao's. Enjoy Rao’s basil pesto sauce with any pasta you prefer, like Rao's delicious penne pasta, as well as a topping for salmon or chicken for an easy weeknight dinner
- Try our sauce with any of our delicious Rao's Homemade Pastas like our Rao's Spaghetti or Rao's Penne, or try our other fantastic varieties of tomato sauce, pesto sauce, or alfredo sauce.
Description
Bring home the famous taste of Rao’s Homemade Pesto Sauce. Rao’s Homemade Pesto Sauce is a premium sauce made with only the finest ingredients. These wholesome ingredients blend basil, cheese, oil, and pine nuts bringing back memories of family dinners around the table. The Rao’s Homemade Pesto Sauce recipe stays true to its classic Italian roots making it a great pasta sauce you’ll want in your pantry.
Rao’s Homemade, originally born in New York, now brings authentic Italian flavor into your home. Rao’s Pesto Sauce is a versatile sauce that pairs well with spaghetti, penne, or any other pasta and makes a delicious topping for salmon or chicken for an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love.
Rao’s Homemade, originally born in New York, now brings authentic Italian flavor into your home. Rao’s Pesto Sauce is a versatile sauce that pairs well with spaghetti, penne, or any other pasta and makes a delicious topping for salmon or chicken for an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will love.
Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Serving Per Container: 3
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g40%
Saturated Fat 5g22%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4mg2%
Sodium 980mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 2g3%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 150mg12%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 130mg4%
* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients:
ingredients: basil, sunflower oil, hard grated cheese (cow's milk, enzymes, salt), cashews, sea salt, sugar, potato flakes (potatoes), pine nuts, dried glucose syrup, garlic, lactic acid.
Allergens & Warnings:
Contains: milk, cashews, pine nutsContains: Milk, Pine Nuts, Cashews
May Contain: Other Tree Nuts
State of Readiness: Ready to Eat, Prepared, Heat and Serve
Form: Liquid
Features: All Natural, No Artificial Colors
Package Quantity: 1
Net weight: 6.7 Ounces
TCIN: 54489676
UPC: 747479000154
Item Number (DPCI): 212-40-0557
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 9 inches length x 6.5 inches width x 6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.2 pounds
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Q: What enzymes are they extracted from. Animal or plant. If animal waht animal.
submitted by Ibrahim - 4 months ago
A: The enzymes we use are animal derived.
submitted bySovosBrands Team - 4 months agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
This pesto has received mixed feedback from guests, with some praising its creamy texture and fresh flavor, making it a delightful addition to pasta and sandwiches. However, others have expressed disappointment over its taste, describing it as gritty or lacking the traditional basil flavor. Despite the high price point, many guests appreciate its convenience and versatility in various dishes, while some have raised concerns about the ingredient quality.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.0 out of 5 stars with 142 reviews
quality: 3.19 out of 5
taste: 2.91 out of 5
value: 2.85 out of 5
36% would recommend
22 recommendations
Pesto Favorite
5 out of 5 stars
elaineh81 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com

Delicious ready to use pesto. Made from fresh ingredients. The color was bright and the texture was smooth. Made a wonderful tomato mozzarella sandwich.
Gritty and Dirt Taste
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Vic - 7 months ago
Super grainy and tastes like dirt Would not purchase again It was also pricey for a small jar
1 reply from SovosBrands Team team - 7 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Basil Pesto. We are sorry that you did not enjoy it! We will be sure to pass this feedback about the taste of the along to our team. Please feel free to contact us on raos.com or call us toll-free 800-466-3623. Our associates are available Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, EST
Expected more.
3 out of 5 stars
- 8 months ago
originally posted on Sovos Brands Inc.
I’m sorry to do this, but since you asked, I’ll say I was disappointed with the pesto. It came out a little gritty to the pallet.
1 reply from Customer Service team - 8 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to review our Basil Pesto. At Rao’s Homemade we pride ourselves on our authentically Italian sauces, so we’re sorry to hear you weren’t satisfied with this pesto. We are committed to providing high quality products and take consumer feedback seriously and will pass on to our team that you found the texture gritty. We will be sure to share your comments with our team. Please feel free to contact us toll-free 800-466-3623. Our associates are available Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, EST.
Horrible taste
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Beansjuice - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
Tastes bad like sour/rancid/soapy not good at all.
1 reply from SovosBrands Team team - 8 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we are sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied with our Basil Pesto. At Rao’s Homemade we are committed to providing high quality products and take consumer feedback seriously. We will share your feedback with the team. Please feel free to contact us at on raos.com or call us toll-free 800-466-3623. Our associates are available to speak to Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, EST
It'll Do...
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Laney - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
It wasn’t as bad as some of the reviews had me scared it would be. I may grab it in a pinch but it’s definitely not my go to. To be fair- I used it on breakfast sandwiches and not as a sauce for noodles.
Unsure whats wrong with it.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Em - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
It didn’t taste right. My son is obsessed with pesto and also hates this brand.
1 reply from SovosBrands Team team - 10 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Basil Pesto. At Rao’s Homemade we pride ourselves on our authentically Italian products, so we are sorry to hear you weren’t completely satisfied with our sauce. Please feel free to contact us at customerservice@raos.com or call us toll-free 800-466-3623. Our associates are available to speak to you Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, EST.
Mold
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Winston - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I have bought them several times and the last one had mold in it and expiration wasn't until next year. Highly don't recommend and quality is poor. Disappointing
1 reply from SovosBrands Team team - 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we are sorry to hear that you had a poor experience with our Basil Pesto Sauce. At Rao’s Homemade we are committed to providing high quality products and take consumer feedback seriously. We will share your review with the team. We encourage you to contact us at customerservice@raos.com or call us toll-free 800-466-3623. Our associates are available to speak to you Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, EST.
Rao’s rates right up there.
5 out of 5 stars
Patti B - 1 year ago
originally posted on Sovos Brands Inc.
Perfect for bread or pasta. Basil as good as Genoa.
Contains cashews???!
1 out of 5 stars
Jaimie - 1 year ago
originally posted on Sovos Brands Inc.
I am horrified that anyone would use cashews in pesto. Why oh why? The hunk of people who have cashew allergies (which are severe!) and never expect to have to screen pesto ingredients.
Pesto
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jooy - 2 years ago
Yum. I made pasta with this and it tastes amazing. I love the creamy texture with the pasta. It was delicious.
Nah skip
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Rachel - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Tastes bad like we ate it still but I wouldn’t purchase this again
1 reply from SovosBrands Team team - 2 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Basil Pesto. We are sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy it! We will be sure to pass this feedback about the taste of the pesto along to our team. Please feel free to contact us at customerservice@raos.com or call us toll-free 800-466-3623. Our associates are available to speak to Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, EST.
Rao's failed us
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Danielle - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Rao’s failed us. After being blown away by their marinara, I added this to my cart with much excitement. But, WOW, was I disappointed. It’s gross, honestly. It almost tasted minty to me, and a bit sour. I’d recommend avoiding this.
1 reply from SovosBrands Team team - 2 years ago
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t have a pleasant experience with our Basil Pesto. At Rao’s Homemade we are committed to providing high quality products. We value consumer loyalty and take consumer feedback seriously and we encourage you to contact us. Please feel free to email us at customerservice@raos.com or call us toll-free 800-466-3623. Our associates are available to speak to Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, EST.
Please remove sunflower oil
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
hmfu - 2 years ago
Why sunflower oil and not just olive oil?
The absolute best!
5 out of 5 stars
Rick W - 2 years ago
originally posted on Sovos Brands Inc.
Any RAOS product is delicious and will be one of the best things you have ever tasted- simply put it’s a wonderful way to have the best quality of your life ! I love RAOS .
Only the best!
5 out of 5 stars
Mitchell Leit - 2 years ago
originally posted on Sovos Brands Inc.
The best. I have been using your product for many years. I started eating in your Los Angeles location the first week it opened, 10 plus years ago. I am treated like family with my own booth.
Fresh and tasty
5 out of 5 stars
JoBo - 2 years ago
originally posted on Sovos Brands Inc.
Really great tasting pesto. It’s fresh ingredients stand out from other brands.
Rao’s is the GOAT
5 out of 5 stars
Hawkmoon947 - 3 years ago
originally posted on Sovos Brands Inc.
Rao’s is the GOAT, as far as my family is concerned.
Good Stuff
4 out of 5 stars
Tex - 3 years ago
originally posted on Sovos Brands Inc.
Pretty good stuff. Much better than the usual store-bought variety, if not quite homemade
HORRIBLE
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Camcam - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is terrible. It tastes like chemicals. I made and 3 people said it was gross.
1 reply from SovosBrands Team team - 3 years ago
At Rao’s Homemade we are committed to providing high quality products and we are sorry to hear about your experience with our Basil Pesto. We value your feedback and will share your comments with our team. We encourage you to contact us. Please feel free to email us at customerservice@raos.com or call us toll-free 800-466-3623. Our associates are available to speak to Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, EST.
Not good!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
EL - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
love Rao’s tomato sauce but this Pesto is absolutely terrible. Ingredients are low quality and you can tell.
1 reply from SovosBrands Team team - 3 years ago
At Rao’s Homemade we are committed to providing high quality products and we are sorry to hear about your experience with our Basil Pesto. We encourage you to contact us. Please feel free to email us at customerservice@raos.com or call us toll-free 800-466-3623. Our associates are available to speak to Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, EST.