Pasta with Basil and Cheese Sauce by Kip Clark

INGREDIENTS:

2/3 cup packed coarsely chopped basil leaves or 2 T crushed dried basil leaves
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic
10 oz cooked spaghetti or noodles
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients except pasta and margarine in blender container. Cover and blend on high speed until mixture is of uniform consistency.
   
2. Cook spaghetti as directed on package; drain.
   
3. Toss spaghetti with basil mixture and the margarine. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.