Step 1

Cook the pasta following the instructions on the box. Meanwhile, make the sauce.

Step 2

Over medium heat, melt the butter while stirring it around the pan. Once melted, add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the cream cheese, and stir it around to melt it. Slowly pour in the half and half, and keep whisking to combine the ingredients in the pan.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the Parmesan cheese in batches, along with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Continue stirring to combine it into a sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Combine the pasta with the Alfredo sauce and serve immediately.