true, you could do this in a food processor, but when you make pesto by hand, you get to perfectly customize whether you like it smooth and uniform or rough and rustic 🤌…add a bit more olive oil to help this basil, garlic, and pine-nut wonder paste coat pasta or beans, or leave it a bit thicker to use as a spread on toast or to flavor your favorite proteins. I always start by mashing the garlic and pine nuts (or walnuts, or pistachios! or a mix) to smithereens, then add the salt and basil, mash again, then olive oil and Parmesan cheese (I add a little pecorino too) to desired taste and consistency…it’s perfect. let your inner nonna loose and enjoy! 💋🌿🧄