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$ 1.95 - $ 1.95

A rich pesto made from Italian basil, regional Italian 2 cheeses & nuts

Woolworths Pesto Basil

Name: Woolworths Pesto Basil
Brand: WOOLWORTHS W
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.47 (87 reviews)

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Karen Steffen ✓

Good value pesto sauce. Good for pasta and adding to eggs for breakfast. Will buy again.

Stepha Smyth ✓

this presto basil sauce is great for cooking up a quick pasta dish. it’s super tasty and very easy to use

Jasmine ✓

yummy used in pasta or as a spreed on a sandwich

Lahni ✓

good and tasty quality, cheap. sometimes a bit salty though but can be balanced out in recipes

Bronson Lloyd ✓

cheap pesto easy to cook and delicious 🤤 I would recommend it’s great for meal prep

Catherine Camps ✓

I got this to make a pesto pasta bake. I find that this has a good basil flavour and the size of the jar works well for me in my dish. I have some left over but not to much. I will put this in the fridge to use after.

izzy ✓

A lot of people buy expensive pestos, but this one is simple and with a bit of lime juice, absolutely perfect!

Stina None ✓

a household staple, perfect served with gnocchi of pasta and a great taste

Taryn ✓

Such good value for money and a delicious pantry staple in my house. Can easily whip up a quick, tasty meal with this. Super convenient and budget friendly.

natalie wynne ✓

it’s a great price and it taste beautiful, nice and creamy. not super strong in flavour

Stepha Smyth ✓

love this basil pesto to make a chicken pesto pasta. it’s always a great consistency and taste. so simple to add a bit of cream, herbs, stock cubes and pasta and you’re all set.

Brittany McDougall ✓

I love this pesto. it is so cheap yep full bodies of flavour. you cannot go wrong with this pesto. perfect in pasta or even on your pizza.

Kristy Coyne ✓

Love this stuff. pesto basil. put it pasta mix it with cream and cheese and cherry tomatoes. so yum and a cheap meal.

Sarah ✓

this pesto is our favourite for cost and taste. we love using it for a few of our weekly pasta dishes

Brandan Mcerlean ✓

Taste delicious Makes beautiful salads pastas and so much more

Jenna ✓

love this pesto as a household staple. great for pasta or on a toastie. it’s not dry but not overly oily and a great pride

Spencer ✓

this is a permanent pantry staple in our house. it’s delicious and cheap, great to have on hand for those nights when you just want to throw something together

CL123 Lee ✓

Love this ho branded pesto from Woolies. Great strong taste that goes great with pasta, chicken and especially gnocchi. I also like to spread it on Turkish bread with oven roasted eggplant, yellow capsicum, un dried tomtand bocconcini . At $2 a jar it is also great value. Highly recommend.

madison fisher ✓

use this in the marry me chicken Rizona dinner. works a treat. Adds lots of flavour !

Mar ✓

good for pasta, sandwiches or wraps. I wish that was bigger.

Julianna ✓

even though it’s homebrand, it’s very tasty. I like this more than other brands

Kirsty ✓

Woolworths brand Italian style basil pesto was average Flavour was mid Jar is cheap, but really you are paying for what you get. Spend a little bit more for a tastier pesto

Stina None ✓

a household staple, perfectly serviced with pasta or gnocchi for a yummy dinner

Lola ✓

great Pesto and for a good price. a little goes a long way and for a surprisingly small jar you end up with a lot of pesto

doris ✓

Basil pesto is ok but I'm not a big fan of it I used it with pasta but I didn't like it much

Georgia ✓

delicious, I was surprised how much I liked it as its a homeland but it was delicious

Yiu ✓

this is incredible!! very cheap price, always the same price when i go to woolies. and it’s enough to make a good amount of pasta, the basil smells very good! but the only thing is that the sauce is a bit too oily, so when i use it to cook pasta, there is always a huge amount of oil underneath

iwi Shopper ✓

este puesto está muy bien conseguido y además es muy barato

Erin A Flier ✓

it's not the best as it's watery and not that tasty but had herbs in not bad then

Grace Donovan ✓

it great pesto and great price and light

Tammy Nguyen ✓

needs a little bit of salt but I love that it doesn’t have too much oil.

Charlotte Chan ✓

easy enough to have the flavour of basil and pesto, and only me in the household like it so is easier for me to consume this small size. is on a bit sour side wish is more creamy as well.

Shep ✓

pros product goes a long way with pasta’s cons product jar size could be larger

Bronson Lloyd ✓

good cheap pesto good for a easy meal super cheap

Amanda Viner ✓

This pesto is full of flavour. mix through pasta for a quick dinner or put on english muffins with tomato, feta and balsamic glaze for a quick breakfast. Great price

Shakyra ✓

surprisingly good. not a big fan of pesto but i enjoyed this one

Amy Moulstone ✓

Great pesto. Very versatile for lots of recipes. Great value for money

Brittany McDougall ✓

My absolute favourite brand of pesto in a jar to buy. I like to buy this when I just don’t feel like making my own and I am never disappointed. Pesto is such a versatile thing to add to dishes. Pizzas whatever you fancy so if you I wanting to give it a try by this brand

Celeste Gabriel ✓

This Woolworths Basil Pesto has a rich, herby flavour with a nice balance of basil, garlic and cheese. The texture is smooth yet still has a bit of nutty bite, making it perfect for tossing through pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or using as a pizza base. It’s budget-friendly compared to premium brands but still delivers great taste.” Pros: • Strong basil flavour with a good garlic kick • Smooth consistency, spreads and mixes easily • Versatile—works well in pasta, on bread, or as a dip • Affordable and convenient jar size Cons: • Slightly oily at the top (stir before using) • Could be more vibrant in colour Overall, it’s a great pantry staple that makes quick meals taste gourmet. 🌿🍝

Mouse ✓

A little less flavour than more expensive brands but a lot cheaper and works just as well

Court ✓

Very good pesto for the price and goes well in pastas, sandwiches and salads.

Stacey ✓

This is my sons absolute favourite pasta! We make it creamy with some coconut milk and add spinach leaves

Neil ✓

Woolworths Basil Pesto has become a bit of a staple in our house. It’s got a fresh, herby flavour that’s not too overpowering, which makes it perfect for quick pasta nights. I wasn’t sure if the kids would go for it at first, but they actually love it, especially mixed through warm pasta with a bit of grated cheese on top. It’s smooth, not too oily, and has just the right amount of garlic and parmesan. I also like that it’s a decent price and lasts a while in the fridge. For a quick, no-fuss dinner that everyone enjoys, it’s honestly hard to beat.

Lisa Jarvis ✓

Basil pesto is a vibrant, aromatic sauce that instantly elevates a variety of dishes. With its rich green color and bold, herbaceous flavor, it’s a kitchen staple for anyone who loves fresh Italian-inspired meals.

Milly ✓

A cheap and cheerful pesto. I regularly buy this as you can’t go past the price. It’s got an interesting flavour, I feel it’s a bit off from a traditional pesto but yummy all the same. The light green colour is a bit sad, I prefer a vibrant green for pesto.

Har Lubo ✓

Good enough for regular use on your pesto sauces, more on the creamy side because it also has cheese

krispot ✓

bit watery but still a great taste

Jovian ✓

I absolutely love this! There's crunch from the nuts, and the blend with the basil gives it so much flavour. It's highly affordable compared to its peer brands and I would not swap this for anything else. Highly recommended for a meal of pasta or just on toast.

Jacqui Trudge ✓

This is a well priced option to go for when it comes to pesto. It could use a stronger basil flavour and is reasonably heavy on the cheese, but tasty in any dish.

helayna ✓

every time i shop i grab some of this pesto!! so good and so cheap. i put it on basically everything

Nutcha H ✓

Basil Pesto is very easy to cook. I normally cook spaghetti first and put Basil Pesto mixed together. So this is a quick meal to make it.

Geoffrey Johannessen ✓

A tasty and versatile favourite of ours - goes great with pasta sauces or as a little extra flavour on a tasty sandwich

Jacquelyn Cook ✓

if you don't have time to make homemade pesto, then this is a good one to have instead and tasty good

omisarah ✓

not the biggest fan of this best, but the only cheap option that woolies has. it's ok in a pinch but other shops have cheap Pesto that tastes way better.

Karen Steffen

Mar 29, 2026