Palomino Sauce (Served over Pasta)

My Italian mom gave me this recipe years ago. It is a great mix of a white sauce and a red sauce with a nice little kick. We usually request it for our "Sunday dinners". Definitely a nice change. We all love it and usually make breaded chicken, good garlic bread and a tossed salad to finish off the meal. Yum!! :)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  small  white onion, chopped
• 1  banana pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1  cup  light cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2-2  cups  spaghetti sauce (can use homeade, jarred, or canned)
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup basil leaves (optional)

Directions

1. In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion, pepper and garlic. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in flour, cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in milk, cream and salt. Heat to boiling over med-high heat.
5. Stir in spaghetti sauce (adding a little more for a thicker sauce) and cook over med high heat for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. Pour over cooked pasta, adding parmesan and basil.
7. Enjoy!