Is Pesto Genovese vegan?

No, as it typically contains cheese.

How can I store leftover pesto?

Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.

Yes, walnuts or sunflower seeds work well.

Pasta

Pasta tossed with a flavorful basil pesto sauce made from fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan.

Pro 100 g

190 kcal

1 cup

266 kcal

(140 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
6 g / 100g	27 g / 100g	8 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 53% · Fat 35%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (140 g, 266 kcal) is 13% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 65 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Pesto Genovese Pasta is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Pesto Genovese Pasta	190	6 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Portion	Gramm	Kalorien
1 cup	140 g	266 kcal
100g	100 g	190 kcal

7/10

A rich sauce, consume in moderation to manage calorie intake.

Is Pesto Genovese vegan?: No, as it typically contains cheese.
How can I store leftover pesto?: Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Can I substitute nuts in pesto?: Yes, walnuts or sunflower seeds work well.

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