Ingredients

⅔ cup basil leaves, chopped

⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

⅓ cup olive oil , or vegetable oil

2 tbsp pine nuts , or walnuts

½ tsp salt

⅛ tsp pepper

1 clove garlic

10 oz uncooked spaghetti , or noodles

2 tbsp butter , or margarine

Preparation

Place all ingredients except spaghetti and butter in blender container.

Cover and blend on high speed until mixture is of uniform consistency.

Cook spaghetti as directed; drain.

Toss spaghetti with basil mixture and the butter.

Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.