1/2 C. butter (not margarine)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 T. fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried sweet basil
1/2 C. flour
2 C. parmesan cheese, grated
16 oz. whipping cream
16 oz. 'half and half'
12 oz. wide fettucini noodles, cooked
Gently heat cream and 'half and half' in saucepan over medium heat.
In large kettle, melt butter, add garlic and sauté until soft. Add flour and spices; mix well and cook until sauce starts to bubble and thicken. Add cheese in 3 sections, mixing until melted between each. Slowly add cream mixture, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick and bubbly. Toss with hot fettucini.