Idioms and Phrases with rome wasn't built in a day Expand. Important work takes time. This expression functions as an injunction or plea for someone to be patient. For example, You can't expect her to finish this project in the time allotted; Rome wasn't built in a day. Important work takes time. This expression functions as an injunction or plea for someone to be patient. For example, You can't expect her to finish this project in the time allotted;  This phrase was a French proverb in the late 1100s but was not recorded in English until 1545.
Besides how heavenly it tastes, the other thing I love about pesto is that it can be whatever you want it to be. Traditional Italian pesto is, of course, made strictly with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and really good olive oil. It's a classic sauce, no contest.
Pesto goes good with just about anything-add it to mashed potatoes, put it on fish, beef, chicken, port, pasta, veggies....anything at all. You can even add it to red tomato sauce for a nice little twist...or add heavy cream to it for a creamy pesto sauce.dzahns3 Â· 5 years ago.esto goes good with just about anything-add it to mashed potatoes, put it on fish, beef, chicken, port, pasta, veggies....anything at all. You can even add it to red tomato sauce for a nice little twist...or add heavy cream to it for a creamy pesto sauce. dzahns3 Â· 5 years ago.