Ingredients
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1 lb pasta
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic (or minced)
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons flour
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1 cup milk
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 -1 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (grated will not work well, shredded works best!)
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salt and pepper
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4 -5 scallions (green onions, diced with scissors)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- When pasta is half way done, start with cream sauce in separate pot.
- Add butter, olive oil and garlic and saute on med-low heat until butter is melted, then add red pepper flakes and saute.
- Mix in flour until combined.
- Add milk and chicken broth, bring to a boil, lower heat and stir until thickened.
- Add parmesan and stir until melted.
- Serve over pasta, and top with green onions.
- Option: Add cooked, diced chicken.