Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

I'm always looking for great side dish recipes. This pasta recipe was great.  I served this with Cabbage Rolls and my kids loved it so much. I am definitely going to make this one over and over.

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Creamy Bow Tie Pasta
12 oz pkg bow tie pasta
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp basil
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sour cream

Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in olive oil, flour, garlic, salt, basil, and crushed red pepper until blended. Gradually add milk and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan cheese and sour cream. Toss with pasta.

Serves 8 as a side dish

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home

Past recipes:
One year ago: Meatball Soup
Two years ago: Stuffed Shells