Fettuccini Alfredo

1. Pasta: Cook ½ pkg. (about 6oz.) in boiling water 9-11 minutes (until al dente). Do not cover. Drain in colander and set aside.

2. Alfredo Sauce:
Directions: Mix the following ingredients and bring to simmer (medium-high heat) stirring constantly.
Ingredients: 1 c. half and half (or whole milk)
3 T. butter
1 crushed clove garlic (or ½ tsp. garlic powder)
¼ tsp salt (in measuring cup) whisk until smooth: 1 T. flour and 3 T. COLD water

Add Flour mixture to milk and butter while stirring. Bring to a simmer stirring constantly with a wire whisk- until slightly thick.

Turn to LOW heat. Add these to sauce, stirring constantly:
(Can be measured in same bowl ahead of time)
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt
½ c. parmesan cheese
½ tsp basil
½ tsp oregano

4. TO FINISH:
Toss sauce with cooked fettuccine noodles in pan until noodles are covered.
Serve immediately