Pasta with Garlic and Wine

½ lb pasta (I prefer fettuccine)
¼ C olive oil
5 T butter
4 gloves garlic, chopped
½ t red pepper flakes
1 t kosher salt
½ t black pepper
½ C white wine
½ C ricotta cheese (or cream cheese)

Boil pasta for about 7 minutes (or until al dente)
In another pan pour in olive oil, butter, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Add red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, stir for 2 minutes more.
Pour in wine and cook another 2 minutes.
Add cheese and stir until melted.
Toss with pasta.

Serve as a side dish or
double the recipe and add chicken to serve 4.

Add spinach or broccoli, steamed, and/or cooked chicken breast for a complete meal.