Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil, divided
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 12 cup shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided
  • 1 12 tablespoons mascarpone cheese

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt, and fat, drain and keep warm.
  • While pasta cooks, combine milk, 2 teaspoons basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and stir with a whisk.
  • Heat a small saucepan over medium heat, and add oil, swirl to coat.
  • Add flour to pan and cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Add milk mixture cook for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and add 3/8 cup Parminigiano-Reggiano mixture, and mascarpone cheese to milk mixture.
  • Add cheese mixture to pasta, toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle with remaining basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.