...you'll be rich from all money you didn't spend on the pine nuts and Cuisinart. Traditionally, a pesto is made in a cuisinart with a lot of olive oil, pine nuts, basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. I wanted to simplify the recipe and see if it tasted just as good without the cuisinart, loads of oil and parm cheese. It was awesome! I think this will become a staple because of how easy and delicious and healthy it is! Yay for new staples!