Whip garlic dip + tomato paste
In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese + sour cream smooth
Combine above items into single bowl
Stir in parmesan + aglio olio
Taste - if needs more punch, add another ½ tsp aglio olio
(Optional) Fold in basil, chill 30 min
Texture check:
Too thick = +1 Tbsp sour cream
Too thin = +1 Tbsp parmesan
Too pale = +1 tsp tomato paste
Too garlicky = cut garlic dip to ⅓ cup next time
That ratio makes about 2 cups - perfect for a party bowl.