Easy Cream Sauce

1/2 c milk
1/4 c cream cheese, softened
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 t salt
1 t cornstarch
Splash of water
Fresh ground black pepper
Parmesan cheese, to taste

Place milk, cream cheese and garlic powder in small saucepan. Bring just to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium low. Mix cornstarch with cold water and whisk until very smooth. Add to milk mixture and bring to boil over medium high heat, whisking constantly. Cook an additional minute, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over cooked pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield approximately 1 c cream sauce.