This takes no time at all, chuck all this stuff in a food processor:
2-3 cloves garlic
3-4 cups basil (about 1 basil plant), picked and washed
½ cup walnuts or cashews
¼-1/2 cup parsley
½ cup good olive oil
3/4 t salt
Push go and process until everything is a paste. It necessary, stop and scrape down the sides. If it is not blending enough, add more olive oil.
I use a mini food processor and this just about fills it up. This recipe yields about a half pint. If you are using a regular sized food processor you can double this recipe.
I like to add the parsley because it supposedly keeps the pesto green, not to mention it has lots of vitamins and minerals.
I don’t usually add parmesan cheese to the pesto but I add it when I serve it if I am in the mood.
Pine nuts are so expensive and I usually have cashew and/or walnuts in the house so I like using those.