Peas & Pasta Alfredo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
15 ounces canned peas
2 cups whole milk (or more, depending on how thick you like your sauce)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional)

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Melt the butter in a skillet, and add flour to form a paste.
Add the milk and whisk for a few minutes until it begins to thicken.
Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder (adjust these seasonings to your taste, of course).
Fold in the peas and pasta. Continue cooking until heated through and serve immediately.