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Preheat oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil.
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While the oven is preheating, boil the water for the spaghetti.
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Add in the noodles once the water begins to boil and cook for the time stated on the back of the box.
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Coat the tilapia in olive oil, salt and pepper and put it in an oven-safe dish.
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Place it in the oven once it reaches 375 F. Bake for 12-18 minutes and remove it from the oven once the tilapia is white throughout and flakes apart easily when cut.
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While the tilapia is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter and garlic.
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Cook until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds) and then whisk in the flour until it dissolves.
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Let the roux cook for another minute and then add the milk and half-and-half, stirring constantly.
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Allow the mixture to slightly thicken (about 8 minutes) and then toss in the basil and Parmesan.
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The sauce wont thicken completely until the cheese is added.
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Add salt and pepper as desired.
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When the spaghetti is done cooking, drain it and add it to the sauce.
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Toss with tongs to coat the spaghetti evenly.
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Serve immediately with the tilapia and pour extra sauce on top.
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Note: If making this recipe for 2 people with 2 tilapia fillets, do not decrease the ingredients for the sauce.
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Sauce adapted from: How Sweet Eats
