Angel Hair Alfredo

Quick and easy to prepare. This simple sauce is delicious reheated. Keep a couple of servings in the freezer. This recipe is ready in just half an hour.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 8 -12  ounces angel hair pasta
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil or 2  tablespoons  vegetable 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
• 1⁄3-1⁄2 cup  diced cooked ham (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. 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 ham if desired; heat through. Drain pasta; add to sauce and toss to coat. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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