1 qt Tender young basil leaves*
* tightly packed
-washed and patted dry on
-paper towels
2 md Garlic cloves
- peeled and halved
1/3 c  Pignoli (pine nuts)
6 tb Unsalted butter
- at room temperature
2 tb Good, fruity olive oil
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 ts Freshly ground black pepper

You can buzz up this pesto in no time flat in a food processor or blender.
Serve over hot, cooked spaghetti (this will dress about 1 pound), toss
lightly to mix, then pass plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. PLACE
ALL INGREDIENTS in a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade
and buzz to a fine paste (about 1 minute nonstop). Makes 1 Cup