Alfredo Sauce (from the Pantry)

• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• (8 ounce) package cream cheese↗1
• garlic powder↗2 teaspoons
• milk↗2 cups
• grated parmesan cheese6 ounces
• ground black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth.

3. 3

   Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps.

4. 4

   Stir in Parmesan and pepper.

5. 5

   Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency.

6. 6

   Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long.

7. 7

   Toss with hot pasta to serve.