Skinnier Alfredo Sauce

• 8 ounces softened 1/3 less fat cream cheese

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 1/3 cup milk

• 4 ounces (half jar) grated parmesan

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon flour

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Melt butter over medium heat in a nonstick saucepan.

Sauté garlic with butter and whisk in cream cheese making sure to remove all the lumps.

Stir in milk very slowly and keep whisking the ingredients together until smooth and then stir in Parmesan, flour and pepper.

Reduce heat to medium low and continue to whisk until bubbly and thickened.

Makes 3 cups worth.