Crispy pesto smashed potatoes

• 2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• toasted pine nuts, for sprinkling

PESTO

• 4 cups fresh basil
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper