Primo Gusto - Pesto - Gordon Food Service

Pesto

Primo Gusto ® Pestos are part of a versatile line of premium ingredients that create
memorable dishes true to the flavors of Italian cuisine. Our recipes and methods are
taken from the heart of Italian cooking. Products include the finest pastas, olive oils,
cheeses, tomatoes, meats, sauces, crusts, doughs, and mixes.
REORDER NO. DESCRIPTION CASE PACK
850990 Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto 2/30 oz.
A classically prepared pesto that adds deep, concentrated flavors of sun-dried
tomatoes, real Parmesan and Romano cheeses, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, and Italian
spices to the menu items your customers will love.
844761 Basil Pesto 2/30 oz.
A classic herb paste made with fresh-from-the-field basil with real Parmesan cheese
and olive oil. Just like homemade!
Feta SShrimp
with Primo Gusto
Sun-Dried Su Tomato Pesto
Reorder No. Description Amount
561584 GFS ® Shrimp, medium size (21–25 count) 2 lbs.
Water, salted (with addition of 2 bay leaves
and 5 cracked black peppercorns)
1 gal.
850990 Primo Gusto Fresh Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto 1 cup
786543 Markon ® Roma Tomatoes, diced ½ cup
584274 GFS Pine Nuts, toasted ¼ cup
716685 Feta Cheese, crumbles 4 oz.
758521 Primo Gusto Extra-Virgin Olive Oil ¼ cup
272396 Markon Chopped Parsley 2 tbsp.
Trade East Salt and Pepper to taste
Preparation Instructions
Wash hands. Wash all fresh, unpackaged produce under running water;
drain well. Bring water and spice to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes then
add shrimp. Cook to just done and drain. Cool immediately in ice water
to stop cooking. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns; drain. Combine
shrimp with toasted pine nuts, diced tomato, feta cheese, olive oil, and
parsley. Add Primo Gusto Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and toss well to
combine. Season to taste with Trade East Salt and Pepper. Serve cold
with crusty bread for dipping.
Primo Gusto
Basil Pesto Chicken Pizza
Yield: 10–9" pizzas
Reorder No. Description Amount
707880 Primo Gusto 9" Thin Pizza Crust 10 ct.
844761 Primo Gusto Basil Pesto 15 oz.
671479 GFS Fully Cooked Pulled and Diced Chicken 2 lbs.
462551 GFS Roma Tomatoes, sliced ¼" thick 50 slices
558133 Onions, caramelized 15 oz.
469947 GFS Monterey Jack Cheese 20 oz.
578096 Primo Gusto Provolone Cheese 5 oz.
Preparation Instructions
Wash hands. Wash all fresh, unpackaged produce under running water;
drain well. Prepare pizza by applying a thin layer (about 1½ oz. each)
of Primo Gusto Basil Pesto to surface of dough. Top with tomato
slices. Add GFS diced chicken and caramelized onions (about 1½ oz.
each). Top with GFS Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz.) and sprinkle on
a small amount of Primo Gusto Provolone. Bake in a hot oven until
well-browned, hot and cheese bubbles slightly. Remove ove and allow to
cool briefly.