BASIL PARMESAN PASTA SAUCE

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"As a busy home health nurse, I'm committed to preparing meals that are quick and nutritious," shares Susan Houser of Anchorage, Alaska. "I came up with this rich and creamy sauce that is lower in fat than traditional white sauce. Dinner guests never believe it is made with fat-free milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Hot cooked spaghetti or linguine

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended (mixture will be thick). Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in Parmesan cheese and basil until cheese is melted. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts :

Spoon k
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This sauce is delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeremy Buenneke
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I made this sauce last night and it was amazing! The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Vanessa Da Silva
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rose Reed
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! The basil and Parmesan cheese give it a really rich and flavorful taste. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Mello Moeti
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This sauce is delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Alawddni
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I made this sauce last night and it was amazing! The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Raju Vamsi Raju Vamsi
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Kerisha Dhakal
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! The basil and Parmesan cheese give it a really rich and flavorful taste. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Abubakar Sani
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This sauce is delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Justina Oche
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I made this sauce last night and it was amazing! The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahir TV
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


TSORGALI PRINCE
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! The basil and Parmesan cheese give it a really rich and flavorful taste. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Lumka Lu
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This sauce is amazing! I made it last night and my family loved it. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.