Ham and Pea Pasta

1 (8oz.) cream cheese
1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. milk
1/3 c. parmesan cheese
1 t. garlic (or fresh)
1 t. basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. fettuccini noodles
1 c. boneless ham, cubed small
1/2 lb. frozen peas

Cook noodles until al-dente, drain and set aside. Add cream cheese, parmesan cheese, butter, seasonings and milk in a medium pot over medium/low heat. Stir until all ingredients are melted and well combined. Saute diced ham and frozen peas in a sauté pan with a little butter (1-2 T.) until warmed through and tender. Pour drained pasta in a large bowl. Add cream sauce, peas & ham to pasta until mixed. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese and serve. (If sauce needs to be thinned out at all, add a little more milk)*VEGETARIAN OPTION: OMIT HAM