Buttered Noodles

Egg noodles are tossed in garlic butter and served with a dash of Parmesan cheese for this simple and comforting recipe.

Flavor: Rich and buttery with tender noodles, a hint of garlic and pepper, and a touch of Parmesan.
Budget Tip: Toss in leftover meat and veggies from the fridge and make it a main dish.
Serving Suggestions: Use buttered noodles as a base for baked chicken thighs or garlic butter steak bites.

noodles , butter , parsley , garlic powder, salt and pepper with labels to make Buttered Noodles

Ingredient Tips for Buttered Noodles

Egg Noodles: Thick and sturdy egg noodles are the pasta of choice for this recipe. You can use penne, rotini, bowties, or medium elbow pasta for this recipe in place of egg noodles.
Butter: Butter is rich, creamy, and adds flavor and texture to these noodles. We use salted butter in this recipe. If using unsalted butter, just don’t forget to add a pinch of salt.
Cheese: Parmesan is optional, but really makes the dish pop! No parm? Romano, Asiago, or even a sprinkle of mozzarella work well in its place.
Seasonings: Garlic powder, fresh parsley, and black pepper…that’s it!

adding parsley to noodles to make Buttered Noodles

How to Make Noodles with Butter

Cook pasta al dente as per package directions.
Drain, but don’t rinse the pasta (reserve some pasta water).
Melt butter and garlic powder in the same pot.
Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.
Toss noodles and season as desired (full recipe below).

Cooking pasta to ‘al dente’ ensures it retains its texture if there are leftovers.
Reserve a little pasta water in case it’s needed to thicken the garlic butter sauce.
Butter burns quickly, so be sure the stove is on medium heat.
To help the butter stick to your noodles, don’t rinse them!

Next-Day Noodles

Store leftover buttered noodles in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 4 days. Add leftovers to a savory pasta e fagioli soup, or a deliciously filling turkey casserole. Or simply reheat them on the stove or in the microwave with a little butter to loosen the noodles!

Freezing buttered noodles changes their texture once thawed. Since they’re so quick and easy, just start fresh!

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Make this simple and delicious recipe for buttered noodles for the perfect side dish or snack.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles, reduce the heat to a low boil, and cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions.
Before draining the pasta, reserve ¼ cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta well, but do not rinse.
Place the pot back on the stove over medium heat and melt the butter and garlic powder.
Stir the cooked noodles, parsley, Parmesan cheese if using, and pepper. Toss to coat and season with additional salt if desired. Stir in a tablespoon or two of pasta water to reach desired consistency.

Don’t rinse the pasta, or the butter won’t stick as well.
Depending on what you are serving this side with, you can add more Parmesan cheese to taste.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

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