Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or margarine (room temperature)
2 Tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
8 ounces cream cheese
Freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup boiling water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces fettucine (cooked al dente and drained)
3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
Procedure:
1. Combine 1/4 cup butter, parsley, and basil in a medium bowl.
2. Blend in cream cheese; season with pepper.
3. Mix in water; blend thoroughly.
4. Set bowl in large pan of hot water to keep warm.
5. Melt remaining butter in large skillet over low heat.
6. Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes being careful not to burn.
7. Add pasta and toss gently. Sprinkle with one-half cup cheese and toss again.
8. Transfer to serving platter and spoon sauce over top.
9. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve immediately.
Serves four people.
