Pine nut-and-basil sauce Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BASIL (noun)
1. leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
2. (Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379)
SAUCE (verb)
1. add zest or flavor to, make more interesting
2. behave saucily or impudently towards
SAUCE (noun)
1. flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

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