Description
Buttered noodles are the ultimate comfort food, combining silky egg noodles with creamy unsalted butter and a touch of garlic for flavor. This dish is quick to prepare, taking only 15 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a delightful side dish. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, buttered noodles evoke warm memories of family dinners while delivering satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add egg noodles and cook until al dente (7-9 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- 2. Drain and Rinse: Drain the noodles in a colander. Optionally, rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- 3. Melt the Butter: In the same pot over low heat, melt unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- 4. Season: Stir garlic powder into the melted butter.
- 5. Toss Noodles: Add drained noodles back into the pot and toss until coated with garlic butter.
- 6. Add Cheese: Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg