Healthier Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

¼ cup butter

1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 cups non-fat milk

6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Melt butter in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat; melt cream cheese and garlic powder in butter, whisking Pour in milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper until smooth.

Remove from heat when sauce reaches a creamy and thick consistency, about 5 minutes.