Black Walnut Pesto

3/4 cup Hammons Black Walnuts
15 fresh basil leaves
2-3 cloves garlic or to taste
1 pound pasta of your choice, cooked according to
    package directions
Salt and pepper
Drop of olive oil
1/4 cup butter

In food processor, combine black walnuts, basil leaves, and garlic and pulse until well blended to create pesto mixture. Melt butter in skillet; add pesto mixture and olive oil. Heat until well blended, then stir in the cooked pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Hammons Black Walnuts, Stockton, Missouri.