Put down the food processor!

If you thought the only way to get a rich, nutty pesto was with an electric appliance, think again. Sassy Radish teaches us how to unplug and get back to basics for a zesty pesto sauce.

The secret? Chopping everything by hand, and not blending it all together. So get your garlic, basil, and pine nuts ready -- Here's the recipe and a lesson on making a rustic pesto to add to tonight's pizza or pasta.

Check out some of our favorite pesto variations, too.