Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 oz dried pasta ((such as Fusilli, Penne, Rotelle, Gemelli, Torchio, Rotini))
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 head of garlic ((minced))
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • a pinch of nutmeg ((add more according to your liking))
  • a pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp dried basil ((add more according to your liking))
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning ((add more according to your liking))
  • ½ tsp salt ((add more according to your liking))
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese ((lightly packed))
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta until al dente. Follow the cooking instructions on the product packaging.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant for about 30 seconds. Do not burn.
  • Add all-purpose flour, cook, stirring constantly, until well combined and smooth.
  • Add chicken broth, heavy cream, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, basil, Italian seasoning, and salt.  Cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes or until thickened and enough sauce to cover the pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra spices if needed.
  • Turn off the heat then add pasta, stir to coat.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning with extra salt or cheese if needed.
  • Serve with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!