Miso Pesto

Nutty, savoury and packed with umami — pesto with serious depth

This Miso Pesto from Ottolenghi takes everything you love about classic pesto and turns the dial up.

You still get those bright, herbaceous, nutty notes — but layered with a deep, savoury richness from miso. The result is a pesto that feels familiar yet far more complex: comforting, punchy, and full of umami depth.

It’s the kind of jar that quietly transforms everyday cooking. Swap it in where you’d normally use pesto — and suddenly everything tastes more interesting.

Key Facts

• Product Type: Pesto with miso
• Flavour Profile: Nutty, savoury, umami-rich, herbaceous
• Key Ingredient: Miso
• Texture: Smooth with a slight coarse finish
• Cuisine: Italian-inspired with Japanese influence
• Brand: Ottolenghi

Perfect Pairings

• Pasta and gnocchi
• Roast vegetables
• Grilled chicken or fish
• Sandwiches and wraps
• Burrata or mozzarella

Ideal Uses

• Toss through hot pasta for an instant sauce
• Spread onto sandwiches or toast
• Spoon over roasted vegetables
• Stir into dressings or dips
• Use as a base for marinades

Why We Stock It

This is exactly the kind of twist we like — something familiar, made better. It’s versatile, full of flavour, and delivers more than you expect. Once you try it, going back to standard pesto feels like a step down.