Orange-Basil Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons carrots (grated)
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (grated peel)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 ounce vodka
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Make a white sauce by adding flour to melted butter and stir with medium heat until smooth.

2. 2

   Gradually add milk stirring constantly until smooth and bubbling.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients and, again, stir until smooth and bubbling. Add more orange juice if sauce gets too thick.

4. 4

   Serve over pasta or poached salmon.