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Preheat an oven to 400 degrees (200 C.).
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Peel the garlic and place it in a metal pan.
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Coat it with the oil and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally so the garlic browns evenly.
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Mince in blender when done and add to the sauce.
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While this is cooking, spread the pecans evenly on a ungreased sheet pan.
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Roast for five minutes or until they are nicely browned.
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Grind in a food processor or blender for about 25 seconds.
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The nuts should be about the size of wheat berries when they are sufficently chopped.
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Be careful not to overdo it.
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If they are ground too fine, it will make the cream too grainy.
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Next, seed and dice the jalapeno.
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In a small stock pot, saute the jalapeno in a small amount of olive oil.
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Add the chopped nuts and stir for a few minutes over a medium heat.
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Blend in the cream and milk.
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I chose to use milk because it is cheaper than cream.
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If you want, you can use eight cups of cream or if you so desire, you may also use eight cups of skim milk.
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Using only skim milk will result in a loss of quality in the flavor and creaminess of the sauce.
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You will also have to add more cornstarch.
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As long as you put equal amounts of milk and cream, the sauce will retain a good texture.
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Stir often enough to keep the sauce from burning.
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By now the garlic should be done or close to it.
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Add it whenever it is ready.
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Salt and pepper to taste and continue to heat until it comes to a slow boil.
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Heat water to cook the pasta.
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Add a little salt to the water to help the noodles from sticking to each other.
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When the water boils, add noodles and cook 7 to 8 minutes or al dente.
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Check the sauce and continue to stir often enough to keep from burning.
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Mix about a 1/2 cup (125 ml) cold water with the cornstarch.
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Add when the sauce comes to a boil.
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Mix well and bring it to a boil again.
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Thicken or thin with milk until desired consistency is obtained.
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Toss with pasta and garnish with cheese.
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I like this sauce thin as the sauce tends to stick to the noodles too much if it is too thick.
