Garlic-Tarragon Cream Sauce

This is a creamy, all-purpose pasta sauce that will please all garlic lovers! It's not for the calorie counters!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 590 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup cold water
• ½ cup margarine
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
• 3 cups half and half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and tarragon; cook until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add white wine, and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in half and half and Parmesan cheese; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.n

Step 2

Whisk the flour into the water, dissolving any lumps. When the sauce has come to a boil, stir in the flour mixture to thicken to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.n