Creamy Parmesan Basil Cooking Sauce

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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 or in recipes that call for Parmesan Basil Cooking Sauce

Yield: 8 servings.