How do I make pesto? 
human
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. 
assistant
Don't I have to use some sort of nut? 
human
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 
assistant
Wow that recipe is way too complex. 
human
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
assistant
How do I make pesto? 
human
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. 
assistant
Don't I have to use some sort of nut? 
human
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 
assistant
Wow that recipe is way too complex. 
human
Do you mean that the ingredients or the steps to make the pesto are too complex?
assistant