Authentic French basil pesto

Pesto is one of those simple recipes that rely above all on the quality of the ingredients. A few well-chosen ingredients, a preparation that respects the recipe, and above all, lots of flavor: that’s all it takes to make a great pesto.

At Jean Martin, we have chosen to return to this simplicity with a pesto crafted in respect of the recipe, prioritizing essential and quality ingredients.

100% French-grown basil

This is one of the choices that makes all the difference: our pesto is prepared with 100% French-grown basil.

Basil is at the heart of the recipe. Its fresh, herbaceous aroma gives the pesto its entire identity and provides that characteristic taste expected from a true pesto.

Because we believe that good pesto starts with good basil, we have chosen to highlight its French origin.

A recipe faithful to the spirit of pesto

Our pesto is made with the ingredients that form the essence of this recipe: basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic.

There is no need to multiply ingredients to obtain a generous and flavorful recipe. We have chosen a simple, readable composition that is faithful to the spirit of pesto.

This approach allows each ingredient to find its place: basil for its freshness and aroma, parmesan for its indulgence, pine nuts for their roundness, garlic for its aromatic note, and extra virgin olive oil to bind it all together.

A simple composition, without superfluous ingredients

In many pestos, certain ingredients may be added to modify the texture or reduce the recipe's cost: starch, potatoes, fibers, or other fillers.

At Jean Martin, we have made a different choice.

Our pesto contains no starch, potatoes, or added fibers. Its texture and richness rely simply on the ingredients that make up the recipe.

A way to stay as close as possible to the essentials: recognizable ingredients, a recipe you understand, and a taste that remains in the foreground.

A generous pesto, designed to be truly savored

We have chosen a 100g format, ideal for fully enjoying its flavor without needing to use a large quantity.

In a pasta dish, on toast, with roasted vegetables, or simply to enhance an everyday recipe, pesto immediately adds a fragrant and generous touch.

And because it is particularly intense in flavor, a small amount is enough to give character to your dishes.

Taste above all

Our approach is ultimately quite simple: make a pesto with good ingredients, without trying to complicate the recipe.

French basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic. A short list of ingredients, an authentic recipe, and a pesto imagined to rediscover the pleasure of a clear and generous taste.

A pesto just the way we like recipes at Jean Martin: simple, authentic, and carefully cooked.