Linguini With Walnut Sauce

Fancy enough to serve when you have company for dinner!  Easy enough for a busy weeknight!  You can make it ahead of time and freeze it, too.

LINGUINI WITH WALNUT SAUCE

from my dad

Ingredients

½ c olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ t pepper
2 t dried basil
2 c parmesan, grated
1 c warm water
1 c broken walnuts
6 c (3/4 lb) hot cooked linguini pasta

1) Place oil, garlic, pepper, and basil in an electric blender. Blend until smooth.
2) Add cheese and ½ c water. Blend until smooth.
3) Add nuts and remaining water. Blend until smooth and thick.
4) Heat sauce gently and serve over hot pasta.