Your family won't believe this tasty dish takes less than 30 minutes to make.

Angel Hair Alfredo

Preparation and cooking time: 25 minutes

8 to 12 ounces angel hair pasta

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

14 teaspoon garlic salt

14 teaspoon pepper

14 teaspoon dried basil

112 cups milk

4 ounces cream cheese, cubed

14 cup grated Parmesan cheese

13 to 12 cup diced fully cooked ham, optional

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until lightly browned. Stir in the flour, cornstarch, garlic salt, pepper and basil until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Reduce heat; whisk in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add ham if desired; heat through. Drain pasta; add to sauce and toss to coat.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 315 calories; 15 g fat (7 g saturated); 32 mg cholesterol; 226 mg sodium; 35 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 10 g protein.