Buttered Egg Noodles
This quick and easy buttered egg noodles side dish takes under 20 minutes to make. It's a very versatile side dish that everyone will love. Buttery, garlicky, and savory!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 387kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces extra-wide egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more to taste
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian parsley plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese plus more as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions in a pot of generously salted boiling water. Egg noodles usually take 8 to 10 minutes, or a little longer if you like egg noodles softer. Drain well.
- Sauté garlic and butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden brown.
- Bring together: To the garlic butter mixture, add the cooked noodles, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with more parmesan cheese and parsley on top. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Salt the pasta water. Since this is a simple recipe, the more layers of flavor, the better.
- Aim for al dente: Cook noodles for 8-10 minutes so they remain tender with a slight bite, preventing them from turning mushy as they hold residual heat.
- Adjust for salted butter: If substituting unsalted butter with salted butter, reduce any added salt seasoning.
- Make ahead: Make the buttered noodles 1 to 2 days in advance and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Warm noodles in a skillet with more butter until warm and glossy, then top with fresh Parmesan and parsley.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Pasta shapes: Swap extra-wide egg noodles for short cut pastas like bowtie (farfalle) or rotini.
- Herbs: Omit fresh Italian parsley or use dried parsley instead.
- Garlic: Use fresh minced garlic or convenient jarred minced garlic.
- Extra spices: Red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or onion powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 584IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg