Hot Artichoke Crab Dip

1 jar Creamy Alfredo Sauce (Bertolli's is good)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
6 oz van crab meat, drained and flaked
14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped.
3 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
3 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley ( optional)
1/4 tsp finely grated lemon peel
Hot pepper sauce to taste
1 medium round loaf crusty Italian bread hollowed
(optional for serving - can just serve in a bowl too)

in 3 quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook garlic 30 seconds. Stir in crab meat, sauce, artichoke hearts, and cream cheese. Simmer, stirring frequently , 5 minutes or until cream cheese is melted.
Just before serving stir in parsley k, lemon peel, and pepper sauce, spoon into hollowed bread. Serve hot and, if desired , with additional Italian bread or crackers.