2 c. fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp. pine nuts or walnuts
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated

Place in blender basil, garlic, nuts and oil. When well blended stir in cheese. This makes a delicious sauce for linguini. Use sparingly as a little goes a long way. I make this in the blender, but our Italian host used a marble mortar and pestle to do the same thing.