Alfredo Mostaccioli

1 (16oz) pkg mostaccioli or penne pasta
1 c. heavy cream *(I didn't have, so I substituted*see below)
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
1 c. chopped fresh parsley (I used:  dried parsley..use MUCH less)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder

1. Cook pasta according to box; al dente
2.  Combine heavy cream and butter in a dutch oven or a large, heavy saucepan over med. heat.  Heat until butter melts, stirring occassionally.  DO NOT BOIL!
3. Stir in parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 
4. Toss with cooked pasta and serve immediately.



*Note:  Heavy cream substitute:
-Mix 3/4 c. milk and 1/3 c. of unsalted butter (NOT MARGARINE)
or
-Mix skim milk and some flour or cornstarch.

**For a heartier dinner, add cooked chicken.

Found:  http://allrecipes.com