INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup
butter
1/4 cup
flour
2 1/2 cups
milk (divided)
1/2 tsp
minced garlic
1 28 ounce can
of diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
1/2 can
tomato paste
3 tbsp
fresh basil
1 tsp
salt
1 tbsp
sugar (optional and to taste)
1 tsp
basil pesto (optional and to taste)
1/2 cup
grated parmesan (optional)