Easy Creamy Sauce for Pasta

Béchamel type pasta sauce that's easy to prepare on a busy weeknight. 

Ingredients:

2 tbsps butter, divided

1/2 cup finely diced onion 

1 1/2 tbsps flour

1 cup milk

3 tbsps shredded cheddar

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup 10% cream

1 egg yolk 

parmesan to serve 

In a saucepan heat 1/2 tbsp butter on medium heat and sauté onion until tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate and add 1 1/2 tbsps butter to the same skillet to melt. Whisk in the flour then the milk and simmer on medium low to medium until lightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the cheese and stir to melt. Beat the egg yolk with the cream and pour into the saucepan mixing along with the salt and pepper, 1 minute. Return the sautéed onion and toss with hot cooked pasta to serve. Serve with lots of parmesan. Makes 3-4 servings

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