Creamy Poppy Seed Fettuccine

• 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in water and cream. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, poppy seeds, pepper and salt until blended. Drain fettuccine; toss with cream sauce. Sprinkle with basil.

fettuccine, butter, garlic, flour, water, cream, parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, poppy seeds, pepper, salt, basil

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-poppy-seed-fettuccine/ (may not work)