1/4 c. butter, softened
2 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. basil
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/8 tsp. pepper
2/3 c. boiling water
8 oz. fettucini, or spaghetti
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Combine 1/4 cup butter, parsley flakes, basil; blend in cream cheese and pepper; stir in 2/3 cup boiling water; blend mixture well. Keep warm over pan of hot water.

Cook noodles; drain. Add garlic powder and butter to hot noodles and toss to coat well. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese; toss again. Spoon warm cheese mixture over noodles piled on large serving platter; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese; garnish with additional parsley if desired.