Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

I like all the ingredients to this recipe, but still, it was bland. My default guess to make it better is always to add more garlic, maybe a few more red pepper flakes. Also, this is a little thing, but, it has such weird measurements for ingredients so it was a bit annoying to get so many spoons dirty. 

• 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
• 1 1/2 tsp butter
• 2 1/4 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• dash salt
• dash dried basil
• dash crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 Tbsp milk
• 2 Tbsp chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp water
• 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan
• 1 Tbsp sour cream

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic, and seasonings until blended. Gradually add the milk, broth, and water. Bring to a boil; cool and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Remove from heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Serves 2

Total Time: 25 minutes

Recipe from Taste of Home