Copycat Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo

The only time I eat Alfredo is at Olive Garden. Any other alfredo sauce tastes like puke to me. Sorry but it does. The stuff out of the jar...I think I just threw up in my mouth writing that. Anyways, thanks to a friend/co-worker I came across this recipe and it is AMAZING! No seriously. And I'm going to save big bucks because now whenever I crave alfredo I'm just going to whip up a batch of this amazingness and voila!

1 pkg penne or fettuccine

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter

1-2 gloves garlic

1/4 tsp salt

1 pint heavy cream

1 cup parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp. cream cheese

1/2 tsp white pepper

 Chicken strips (optional)

Cook Pasta. Brown or bake Chicken. In sauce pan on medium heat melt butter. Add garlic, cook 2 min. Then add heavy cream and cream cheese until bubbly but not boiling (I know I know but don't stress you can do it). Add parmesan cheese. Mix until melted. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve over noodles with chicken if desired.