Angel Hair Alfredo

Name: Angel Hair Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 to 12 ounces angel hair pasta; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1-1/2 cups milk; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 to 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Your family won't believe that this tasty dish takes less than 30 minutes to make. —Sue Megonigle

Ingredients

8 to 12 ounces angel hair pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 cups milk
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 to 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until lightly browned. Stir in the flour, cornstarch, garlic salt, pepper and basil until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; whisk in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add ham if desired; heat through. Drain pasta; add to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 315 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.