Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil ( not olive oil)
1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut up in small pieces and slightly softened
2/3-3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter ( no substitutes)
1/2 cup whipping cream ( unwhipped)
milk, for thinning sauce
fresh ground black pepper (optional)
salt ( to taste) (optional)
Directions:
In a large saucepan, lightly saute the garlic for about 3-4 minutes but do not brown.
Add in the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter and whipping cream; whisking constantly until smooth.
Add more milk if the sauce is too thick.
Stir until the sauce is very hot (bring just to a boil).
Season with black pepper to taste.
Toss fettuccine lightly with the sauce, coating well.
Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 15 min.