Quote Quoting monolith94 (view post)
Pesto is actually an incredibly simple sauce. I mean really, all it is is basil and pine nuts. Plus or minus whatever. I should ask my dad how he makes it. Anyways, you want the pine nuts to be uncooked or only lightly cooked, whatever you do.
And olive oil, salt and pepper. Within those five ingredients, it's just a matter of taste. Make up your own!