Step 1

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

When your pasta is nearly finished cooking, in a small pot, melt butter. Stir in half and half/milk/cream, garlic powder, optional dried parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Heat until steaming, just before it's ready to simmer. Turn heat to low and stir in parmesan.

Step 3

Continue to stir over low heat until parmesan is completely melted into the sauce. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 4

Pour sauce over drained fettuccine noodles and toss. Allow the pasta to sit for 5 minutes to cool and sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 5

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and enjoy!