This recipe is meant to be a creative choose-your-own-adventure. Use whatever proteins you have leftover or readily available; and in-season veggies or whatever is in the freezer for a quick, easy, and healthy weeknight meal.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil to cook your pasta and at the same time, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter
- After a few minutes, add the garlic to the oil and cook for a few minutes
- Now add half of the milk and the cheese and whisk to combine
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and then add the remaining milk and dry seasonings
- Continue whisking and when it starts to simmer again, reduce heat to medium
- Now is probably time to add your pasta to the water and cook according to package directions
- Add your cooked protein and vegetables to your sauce to heat through.
- When the pasta is done, drain (reserve a little pasta water) and mix into the skillet
- If it’s thick, add a few tablespons of that pasta water
- Top with parmesan cheese and serve!
