Also basil has a long tradition: its popularity has enormously increased in the last few years. This is due to the fact that this plant is increasingly appreciated for its aroma, which can be combined with many different dishes, to flavour recipes, also because it is rich in nutrients and because it expresses the ligurian culture and land.

Diano Marina is an excellence in matters of basil plantation. A typical recipe is the Pesto sauce, best combined with trofie, trenette or lasagna, which can be additionally flavoured with a bit of extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts and garlic.