Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce over Pasta

Description: Make and share this Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce over Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pasta
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (or minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 -1 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (grated will not work well, shredded works best!)
• salt and pepper
• 4 -5 scallions (green onions, diced with scissors)

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. When pasta is half way done, start with cream sauce in separate pot.
3. Add butter, olive oil and garlic and saute on med-low heat until butter is melted, then add red pepper flakes and saute.
4. Mix in flour until combined.
5. Add milk and chicken broth, bring to a boil, lower heat and stir until thickened.
6. Add parmesan and stir until melted.
7. Serve over pasta, and top with green onions.
8. Option: Add cooked, diced chicken.