To the three classic ingredients - basil, parmesan cheese and pine nuts, Chef Meulien adds cashew nuts to this time-saving recipe for a delicious weeknight meal! Jean-Marie Meulien interprets the classic of classics: Pesto Genovese, a traditional Italian sauce generally attributed to the Liguria region of Northern Italy, specifically the city of Genoa. The sweetness of the cashew nuts really distinguishes this recipe!