Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter, margarine can be used instead
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 13 cups skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons light cream cheese
  • 1 14 cups fresh parmesan cheese, freshly shredded, divided
  • 14 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • pasta
  • fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Melt butter (or margarine, if desired) in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
  • stir in flout.
  • gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended.
  • cook 8 minutes until think and bubbly, stirring constantly.
  • Add cream cheese; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • stir in Sundried tomatoes, if desired.
  • Add 1 cup parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
  • Pour over pasta; toss well to coat.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper.