Creamy Basil Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp margarine
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried )
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup pecorino cheese, rasped
fresh black pepper

Directions:

Melt margarine in sauce pan and saute garlic for 1 minute.
At low temperature add flour.
Stir to make a paste.
Slowly add milk to paste until you achieve an even consistency.
Add salt, basil, parmesan or pecorino and pepper to sauce and cook over low heat until you reach a desired thickness.
Pour over freshly cooked pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	214.5 Kcal (898 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.08g	19%
Cholesterol	15.09mg	5%
Sodium	658.06mg	27%
Potassium	256.9mg	5%
Total Carbs	14.75g	5%
Sugars	6.35g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	5%
Protein	11.59g	23%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	416.8mg	42%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.22 Kcal (554 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.45g	19%
Cholesterol	9.3mg	5%
Sodium	405.64mg	27%
Potassium	158.36mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.09g	5%
Sugars	3.91g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	5%
Protein	7.14g	23%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	1mg	9%
Calcium	256.9mg	42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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