Let's be honest… Who doesn't have a regular love affair with pesto pasta? Quick, simple and delicious it's a particular favourite of Dads across the land and has become a dish with a cult following.

Craft beer, aftershave and socks can step aside, instead give your Dad something to fill his belly with delight this Father's Day, with the world's best pesto collection from artisan Italian brand Seggiano.

Regularly winning in taste tests, Seggiano Raw Basil Genovese Pesto is the star of the show. Made with Ligurian basil grown to organic standards, and the very best virgin olive oil. Cashew nuts give a lush, creamy texture to this pesto which will really blow Dad's mind. 

Other pesto varieties from Seggiano include Pesto Rosso made with tomato and basil; Wild Fennel Tomato Pesto; and Tuscan Black Kale Pesto.

Choose from a selection of pesto themed gifts from Seggiano and get them delivered direct to his door this Father's Day:

Seggiano Raw Basil Pesto – 1KG

Link: https://seggiano.com/product/raw-basil-pesto-catering-size/

Ironically the Mother of all pesto jars, this beauty weighs in at a hefty 1kg. Filled to the brim with the world's best pesto from Seggiano, this jar should last Dad a while…

Seggiano Pesto Selection

Link: https://seggiano.com/product/pesto-selection/

Price: £22.50 for four jars of pesto, each 200g-220g

Surprise Dad with the full range of Seggiano pestos, including the star of the show, the Raw Basil Pesto, as well as Tomato Pesto, Tuscan Kale Pesto and Wild Fennel Pesto.

Olive Wood Grater

Link: https://seggiano.com/product/olive-wood-grater-medium/

Price: Small, £11.40; Medium, £14.85; Large, £19.35

Because what would pesto pasta be without a heavy grating of Parmesan to top it off? This stunning box grater is handcrafted by the Marchini family from Tuscan olive wood which is pruned from the trees to encourage renewal and growth.

Organic Calamarata Pasta

Link: https://seggiano.com/product/organic-calamarata-pasta/

Price: £4.40, 375g

Made using organic Tuscan wheat, cultivated in the untouched Orcia Valley, this pasta is dried slowly using bronze moulds to give the pasta a porous, matte texture, perfect for binding to pesto.

And for Dads who need a little helping hand with perfecting the cooking of their pesto pasta here's some top tips from Seggiano's experts. Better still, why not get the kids involved and help them make Dad the perfect Father's Day lunch?

Seggiano Perfect Pesto Pasta  

1. When you cook pasta you need plenty of water so that the pasta doesn't get gluey. Use 1.5 litres water per 100g of pasta, and bring to a brisk boil before adding salt (which will slow down the boiling process).
2. Drop the pasta into the briskly boiling water, stir and keep on a low boil for the time indicated, stirring occasionally.
3. Do the al dente test by carefully sampling a piece of pasta. It should be soft enough to bite through, but your teeth should still feel some resistance. Drain over the serving bowl which will warm it through, then empty and add the pasta to the dish.
4. Keep by a spoon or two of the warm cooking water, add this and a dash of good extra-virgin olive oil to the pasta to loosen it up, along with a good dollop of pesto. Stir well and serve onto warm plates.
5. Ta da! Finish with a heavy grating of parmesan for the perfect pesto pasta.

All gifts can be ordered for nationwide delivery from the Seggiano web shop, where you can add a gift box to your purchase.

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