Pasta: Angel Hair Alfredo

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 8 to 12 ounces angel hair pasta
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham,
• Optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté garlic in oil
until lightly browned. Stir in the flour, cornstarch,
garlic salt, pepper and basil until blended. Gradually
stir in milk.

Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
thickened. Reduce heat; whisk in cream cheese and
parmesan cheese until smooth; add to sauce and toss to
coat. Yield: 4-6 servings.