Garlicky Tomato Alfredo

This bare-bones recipe uses mostly ingredients you can find in your cupboard or fridge and can be whipped up in under 20 minutes. Perfect meal for after a run or a weeknight when you're too tired to cook anything fancy, but want to eat something that tastes fancy. I threw this recipe together without much planning, so if you have a more creative idea for it or want to use different spices, have at it!



Ingredients:

• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 4 Tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp Montreal steak seasoning
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 c milk
• 1 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 13 oz. box of whole wheat thin spaghetti

Bring a pot of water to a boil for the spaghetti. Cook according to package directions.

Meanwhile, mince the garlic and let it sit in a large frying pan for about 10 minutes. Add butter and melt over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour, salt, Montreal steak seasoning (you can easily substitute black pepper, or any spice you desire), and crushed red pepper. Continue to cook until smooth, being careful not to let the mixture burn. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Let boil gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is nice and thick. Add the entire can of tomatoes with juices, bring back to a boil, and stir for another 2-3 minutes or so.

Drain pasta. Serve sauce over pasta and be sure to get a breathmint after eating because this meal is very garlicky! :)