Pesto

I know what you're thinking, "hain't no way she can make that vegan!. Allow me to share my latest discovery: Nutritional Yeast. The stuff tastes like cheese. Mostly like parmesan, I'm thinking. Oh, it's also really strong, so I'm thinking one should use a bit less than the recipe calls for. That, or I haven't had cheese in so long everything is really strong. Though, I think it's strong.

1 bunch fresh basil (a nice full handful)
3/4 cup pine nuts
5 whole cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
several fresh grinds of black pepper, or 1/2 tsp already ground
2 oz tofu
1/4 cup nutritional yeast and/or soy parmesan
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT OIL in the bowl of a food processor.
Process until semi-smooth.
With processor running, add oil in a continuous stream.

OR

Chop everything up and mix by hand. Stir in olive oil last.

Toss with pasta, serve on toasted bread with tomatoes, etc.