Italian Fat-Free Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon finely minced red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon gelatin
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon dry non-fat buttermilk

Preparation

Combine water, sugar, cornstarch, salt, onion, garlic, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, and gelatin in a small saucepan.
Whisk to dissolve cornstarch, then set pan over medium/low heat.
Heat mixture until boiling, stirring often.
When mixture begins to boil, cook for 1 additional minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
Add vinegar and dry buttermilk to saucepan and stir.
Transfer dressing to a covered container and refrigerate--preferably overnight--before serving.