1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon flour
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoon dried herbs (as above)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (or to taste)
Heat butter in heavy sauce pan over medium-low heat. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Add flour and stir constantly for 20-30 seconds. Reduce heat and slowly add cream. Stir constantly and whisk any lumps. Add herbs and nutmeg. Slowly add cheese. When cheese has melted, bring briefly to a boil to thicken to desired consistency. Toss with favorite pasta.