Bowties and Blush

This is from Gooseberry Patch's 101 Hearty Recipes. It was submitted by Brooke Sottosanti.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  bowie pasta, uncooked
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  banana pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups  spaghetti sauce
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion, pepper, and garlic; sauté until tender; stir in flour. Gradually add milk, cream, and salt; bring to a boil. Mix in spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a serving bowl. Add pasta and mix gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil.