Variations Ideas

• • Protein - Add shrimp, chicken, ham or smoked sausage to the pasta sauce.

• • Extra Garlic - You can add roasted garlic cloves for even more garlic flavor in the sauce.

• • Veggies - Toss Broccoli, green peas, sweet corn or spinach into the pasta sauce. It is a great way to bulk up the meal with healthy items. You really can use any type of vegetables you like. Other ideas include: bell peppers (any color), onion, carrots and mushrooms.

• • Seasoning - Feel free to add in fresh herbs or spices for a delicious variations. Add in fresh basil, red chili flakes, thyme, oregano, Italian Seasoning or any dried herbs that you prefer. Cheddar cheese is also a great addition.

• • Reduce the carbs in this recipe. Serve the sauce over zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta. The rich sauce is so flavorful that no one will miss the extra carbs.

• • Béchamel Sauce - Add in a pinch of nutmeg to this bechamel sauce to make a mother sauce that is known in French Cuisines.

• Cooking Pasta - Cook the pasta al dente or according to the package instructions.
• Mince Garlic - When cooking the minced garlic, make sure to not overcook it. Continue to stir the garlic with the melted butter for a few minutes to prevent it from burning.
• Adding Milk - Slowly stir in the milk with the flour mixture. This creates a roux for a creamy white sauce pasta recipe.