Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce Over Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (or minced)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 - 1 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (grated will not work well, shredded works best!)
salt and pepper
4 -5 scallions (green onions, diced with scissors)

Preparation

Cook pasta according to directions.
When pasta is half way done, start with cream sauce in separate pot.
Add butter, olive oil and garlic and saute on med-low heat until butter is melted, then add red pepper flakes and saute.
Mix in flour until combined.
Add milk and chicken broth, bring to a boil, lower heat and stir until thickened.
Add parmesan and stir until melted.
Serve over pasta, and top with green onions.
Option: Add cooked, diced chicken.