Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

• 12 oz rigatoni pasta, (or pasta of choice)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic, (approximately 3-4 cloves)
• 3 shallots, (thinly sliced (or 1/2 medium yellow onion))
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup half-and-half, (or sub with milk of choice or heavy cream)
• 4 oz cream cheese, (softened to room temp and cubed)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers (in water), (drained and rinsed)

Garnishment:

• fresh or dried basil
• grated parmesan cheese