Ristoris Pesto alla Genovese in the 800 g catering tin is a ready-to-use basil sauce designed for professional kitchens: 34% basil, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, cashew nuts and garlic, packed in a 4/4 format tin, 6 tins per carton (4.8 kg). Made in Italy by Ristoris, the HoReCa specialist from Broni (Pavia), and distributed in Switzerland by LAPA.
What is pesto alla genovese
Pesto is the iconic raw sauce of Liguria: basil leaves, cheese, garlic, nuts and oil worked into a smooth green cream. Unlike cooked sauces, pesto is never heated during production, which preserves the fresh, aromatic profile of the basil. In Italian tradition it dresses trofie, trenette and linguine, and it has become one of the most requested sauces in restaurants across Europe.
The Ristoris food service recipe
This catering version is built for service stability: basil is the first ingredient at 34%, supported by sunflower oil, potatoes and glucose syrup for a creamy, spreadable texture that holds on the plate. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (milk, salt, rennet) brings the savoury depth, cashew nuts replace pine nuts with a rounder, more stable note, while spinach and basil extract keep the colour brilliantly green throughout the service. Acidity regulator E270 and antioxidant E300 protect the sauce after opening.
The producer: Ristoris of Broni (Pavia)
Ristoris Srl is an Italian company based in Broni, in the province of Pavia (Lombardy), specialised exclusively in products for restaurants and pizzerias. Its catalogue counts over 20 categories of regional Italian specialities — tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, truffles, sauces and condiments — selected and packed for professional kitchens and distributed worldwide.
Sensory profile
Bright green colour, dense and creamy texture, intense basil aroma with a balanced note of garlic and the savoury finish of Parmigiano Reggiano. Ready to use straight from the tin: no blending, no seasoning, no preparation time.
Professional uses
Dilute the pesto with a ladle of hot pasta cooking water directly in the pan, away from direct heat: pesto should never boil, or the basil turns dark and bitter. Classic with trofie, trenette and linguine; excellent as a base for pesto lasagne, on focaccia and pizza bianca after baking, in cold pasta salads, as a dressing for caprese and burrata. The 800 g tin keeps the cost per portion under control in high-volume services.
Pairings
Serve it the Ligurian way with potatoes and green beans in the traditional trenette avvantaggiate, or pair it with taggiasca olives, grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. On the menu it also works with grilled vegetables, mozzarella and burrata starters and Italian-style sandwiches.
Storage
Store the closed tin in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct light. After opening, transfer the unused sauce into a food container, cover the surface with a thin layer of oil and refrigerate at 0-4 °C, using it within a few days. Always use clean utensils to avoid contamination.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery in Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution with the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Bülach, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). Ambient product: no cold chain required, ideal for stock orders by the carton.
Who is it for
Restaurants, pizzerias, caterers, hotels, delicatessens, sandwich bars and canteens that need a consistent pesto alla genovese all year round, plus private customers who love Italian cuisine. More than 1,500 chefs in Switzerland choose LAPA every morning.
