Alfredo Sauce

• I found this recipe on Utah Deal Diva. It is yummy and easy. Everyone who has tried it, has asked for the recipe. Hope you enjoy.
  
  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
  I also add fresh garlic and spices.

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!

Tips: I normally double this recipe, so that I can use the whole block of cream cheese. I freeze about a cup in small containers, for future dinners. I love this sauce and use it in a variety of ways, however my favorite is in the pasta dish described below. It's so easy and versatile! If it's summer, add zucchini, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. In the winter, I add eggplant, collard greens and frozen bell pepper. Really, I use whatever vegetables I can get inexpensively! I don't actually have a recipe for this, I just toss things in and call it good!