Pasta with Pesto Sauce (Pasta con Pesto) 2/3 cup packed coarsely chopped basil leaves 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic 10 ounces uncooked spaghetti or noodles 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
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.