Buttered Noodles
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343kcal
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Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles
- salt for boiling water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped (optional)
- 1 clove garlic finely minced (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt it
- Add the egg noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions until al dente
- Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the noodles
- While the noodles are draining, melt the butter in the same pot over medium-low heat
- If using garlic, sauté it in the melted butter for 1 min until fragrant
- Return the drained noodles to the pot with the melted butter, stir to coat
- Slowly add the reserved pasta water, 1–2 tbsp at a time, stirring to coat the noodles, you may not need/want all the water
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Toss the noodles until they’re evenly coated with the buttery cheese sauce
- Add more pasta water if needed to achieve the desired consistency
- Garnish with extra parmesan or fresh parsley, if desired
Notes
- Add a splash of heavy cream for a richer sauce or toss in cooked peas or spinach for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg