Basil-based sauce Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 14, 2024 · 40-Down
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between January 1997 and October 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 14, 2024 · 40-Down · 5 letters
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a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil
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