Creamy Basil Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:

8 ounces spaghetti noodles

2 tablespoons olive oil

shrimps, peeled and deveined

garlic powder

salt and pepper, to taste

For cream sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup milk

Chopped fresh basil leaves

grated cheese

Fresh parsley for garnish, if desired

Procedure:

In a large skillet, cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat a grill pan (or gas grill) to medium heat.

Add olive oil and shrimp. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until heated through and pink. Set aside.

For sauce:

Melt butter over low heat in wide sauce pan, or deep skillet.

Stir in flour and mix with a wooden spoon until blended.

Slowly add milk to pan, careful not to burn it.

When milk is fully integrated into rue, increase heat and reduce for 10 minutes, stir often to prevent burn.

If sauce too thick, add more milk.

If too thin, add more flour.

Add chopped fresh basil leaves, salt and pepper to taste.

Add shrimp.

Pour over warmed pasta, and cover with cheese. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.