human
How do I make pesto?
gpt
Pesto is a sauce made with crushed basil, cheese, and olive oil.  There are many different recipes, but I found one here which includes these steps:

Choose 1 bunch of basil.  Wash it, cut the thick stems off, and put the leaves in a blender with 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, and 1 cup packed finely grated Parmesan cheese.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  If you like a chunkier pesto, you can reserve some of the basil leaves in a small bowl and add them in at the end with a slotted spoon.
human
Don't I have to use some sort of nut?
gpt
I’m not sure what you mean by “nut”, but I found a variety of recipes online.  For example, one called “how to make the classic pesto recipe” has this ingredient list:

6 cloves of garlic

1⁄4 cup plus 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

2 cups fresh basil leaves

1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

A few pinches of freshly ground black pepper

Another called “An elegant and easy pesto recipe” calls for:

2 cups loosely packed basil leaves

3⁄4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)

2⁄3 cup (or more) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

3 tablespoons grated lemon peel

1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt

1⁄4 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper

1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
human
Wow that recipe is way too complex.
Do you mean that the ingredients or the steps to make the pesto are too complex?
Maybe try this recipe instead:

-   4 cups fresh basil
-   1 cup grated Parmesan
-   2⁄3 cup olive oil
-   2 large cloves garlic
-   Salt and freshly ground pepper