Basic Alfredo Sauce
["1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour", "3/4 to 1 Tbsp. garlic", "1 (12 oz.) can evaporated skim milk", "1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese", "1/2 tsp. basil", "1/4 tsp. black pepper", "salt to taste"]
["Saute onion in the vegetable oil until tender.", "Stir in the flour and garlic until smooth.", "Slowly stir in the evaporated skim milk.", "Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and begins to thicken, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat and stir in cheese, basil and black pepper.", "Serve on hot pasta. Makes 1 1/2 cups sauce."]
["vegetable oil", "onion", "flour", "garlic", "milk", "Parmesan cheese", "basil", "black pepper", "salt"]