Beef Steak Alfredo

I came up with this after eating it at a pizza joint...wow, way better than pizza, at least in my book!  This is definitely one you want to try soon!  Very cream and full of flavor, your taste buds will thank you!

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1 lb cooked steak, sliced thinley
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms
• 2 cloved garlic, crushed
• 1/2 c butter + 1 teaspoon
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 8 oz grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Boil penne pasta as direscted on package.

2. Sautee mushrooms and garlic with 1 teaspoon butter. Add mushrooms and cook till warmed.

3. Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese, stirring with whisk until smooth. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps. Stir in parmesan, pepper, and mushroom mixture. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. Toss with hot pasta to serve.