DeLallo Pignoli Nuts, also known as pine nuts, add a crisp texture and nutty, buttery flavor to a variety of savory and sweet Mediterranean dishes—most famously, pesto sauce. Despite their name, pine nuts are the edible seeds of pine trees that are extracted from dried pine cones. They are mellow, nutty and buttery in flavor with a crisp, yet soft bite. Pine nuts can be toasted in a dry skillet on the stovetop to enhance their flavor.

• Product of Spain.
• Seeds of pine trees, not nuts.
• Soft texture with a crisp bite.
• An ingredient with a mellow, buttery, nutty flavor.
• Raw, ready-to-use ingredient in cooking, baking and topping.
• Classic pesto ingredient.
• Non GMO.
• Gluten free.
• Vegan/vegetarian.
• Preservative free.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Pine nuts are most famous for their role in pesto sauces, but can be used in many dishes as an ingredient and topping. Use pine nuts to add creaminess to hummus dips and romesco sauces. Toasted and salted pine nuts can be enjoyed as a snack or a topping on salads, pasta and risotto. Add pine nuts to roasted veggie side dishes, pasta sauces and rice pilafs. When it comes to baked goods, pine nuts can be baked into cookies, cakes and breads.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are pine nuts?

Despite the name, pine nuts are not actual nuts. Pine nuts, or pignoli nuts, are the edible seeds from pine trees. They come from the dried pine cones of certain pine tree species. They can be described as mellow, but rich, with a buttery, slightly sweet flavor. Pine nuts are soft and crisp to the bite.

Where do pine nuts come from?

Pine nuts are extracted from the pine cones of certain species of pine trees. DeLallo Pignoli Nuts are from Spain.

Are pine nuts tree nuts?

No, pine nuts are not nuts. They are the seeds extracted from the pine cones of certain species of pine trees.

How do I make pesto with pine nuts?

Pine nuts are a classic ingredient in basil pesto. They are typically toasted to release a warm fragrance, and then crushed with a mortar and pestle along with fresh basil leaves, garlic, etc.

How do I toast pine nuts?

To toast pine nuts on the stove top, do it in a dry pan on medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts to the pan in a single layer. Shake the pan often to avoid burning. They are done in about 2-4 minutes, once they become fragrant and golden brown. Remove from heat and transfer to a cool plate to stop the toasting process.

What is the difference between pine nuts and pignoli nuts?

There is no difference. Pignoli nuts is just the Italian name for pine nuts.

What are pine nuts used for?

Pine nuts can be used in both savory and sweet dishes—from pesto sauces and risotto dishes to salads and vegetables dishes. They can also be baked into cakes and cookies.