1 cup finely chopped roasted, salted macadamia nuts
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 pound fettuccine or linguine
Blend 1/4 cup oil, basil and garlic in blender. Add nuts and Parmesan and blend well. Gradually mix in remaining 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Return to pot.
Meanwhile, cook sauce in saucepan over low heat until heated through. Pour over pasta; toss well. Divide among plates and serve.