Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

• 1 1/2 cups grated Romano cheese, plus additional cheese if desired

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/2 melted butter

• 3 Tablespoons of Grlk (to taste)

• 1 lb. spaghetti or similar pasta, cooked according to package directions

Instructions

• 1. Place basil, 1 cup of the cheese, oil, butter and Grlk in blender.

• 2. Begin blending, turning motor on and off. Push pesto down from sides of blender with rubber spatula and continue until you have a very coarse puree.

• 3. Spoon 1 cup pesto sauce over freshly cooked spaghetti.

• 4. Mix quickly with two forks.

• 5. Add 1/2 cup cheese and mix.

• 6. Serve with additional pesto sauce and cheese.