Cook the pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, keeping a little cooking water aside.

Sauté the garlic

• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the chopped garlic and cook gently until fragrant and lightly golden, without burning.

Make the cream cheese sauce

• Lower the heat, add the cream cheese and stir until it melts.
• Pour in the milk and whisk to a smooth, creamy sauce.
• Stir in the grated parmesan and season with black pepper.

Combine and serve

• Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
• Serve immediately with extra parmesan and black pepper.