Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

This is yet another very quick and simple dish.  The sauce is so creamy and delicious.  You can add seasoned cooked chicken instead of shrimp, or simply leave the meat out and just enjoy the pasta and the sauce.  Buttery garlic bread and a nice salad go very well with this dish.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:
-1 lb uncooked fettuccine
-1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
-3 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
-2 cups heavy cream
-1 tsp garlic powder
-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
-salt and pepper, to taste
-1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, with tails removed
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in medium sauce pan.  Add cream cheese.   Stir in heavy cream and garlic powder.  Bring to a boil, lower heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Add cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Pour sauce over drained pasta and stir to coat.   Toss in the shrimp and serve.  Enjoy!