Fettuccine with Tomato-Cream Sauce

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

uncooked fettuccine

4 qt

boiling water

1/2 tsp

kosher salt, divided

1 tbsp

olive oil

3 tbsp

coarsely chopped garlic

1 28 ounce can

whole peeled tomatoes, drained and crushed

3 oz

1/3-less-fat cream cheese

1/4 cup

oil-cured olives, pitted and coarsely chopped

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper

1/4 cup

small fresh basil leaves

1/2 oz

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved