Alfredo Sauce & Creamy Tomatoe Pasta

Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients:

• 3 TBSP butter
• 1 1/2 -2 TBSP flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• Half a block of cream cheese {cut into chunks. Low-fat varieties work just as well!}
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese {can use fresh or Kraft}
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions:
Melt butter in a saucepan on medium-low heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour. Gradually add milk, whisking to combine as you go. I generally add it about 1/2 cup at a time, whisk, then wait for the milk to heat up and thicken a bit before adding more.

Once all the milk has been added and it's hot {do not boil!} add the cream cheese. Whisk to combine. Heat the sauce back up before adding the Parmesan cheese. Simmer this until all is melted, and mixed well. Add salt, garlic powder and pepper to taste. Serve over noodles, with chicken, in a pizza, or however you like it!
Creamy Tomato Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Alfredo sauce
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• about 4-5 cups cooked pasta
• {if you're planning on freezing this meal, use a heartier pasta like penne- it reheats better}
• about 2 cups vegetables, cooked al dente
• Parmesan cheese, as a topper

Directions:
Combine the above ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes, until cheese on top is melted and entire dish is heated through.

Source:Utah Deal Diva