Basil and pine nut blend (5)

I believe the answer is:

pesto

(Other definitions for pesto that I've seen before include "Basil-based sauce" , "Sauce of basil, pine nuts, etc" , "sauce involving Basil" , "Pasta sauce based on basil" , "Saucy work" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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