Add the fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and peeled garlic cloves to the bowl of a food processor.

Pulse the dry mixture 5 to 7 times until the ingredients are coarsely chopped and well combined.

Turn the food processor on a continuous low speed. Slowly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil through the feed tube until the sauce is completely smooth and emulsified. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula if needed.

Taste the mixture and season with a pinch of salt if desired. Immediately toss with cooked pasta, spread onto a pizza crust, or transfer to a bowl to serve as a dip.