Butter Noodles
These classic buttered noodles are rich, garlicky, and tossed with fresh Parmesan for the perfect cozy bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, they are an easy side dish or weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles , we used the Country Pasta brand from Kroger
- ½ cup salted butter
- 6 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup pasta water , reserved from cooking noodles
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt , plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper , plus more to taste
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta according to package ingredients.
- Make butter sauce: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter on medium low heat. Add 6-7 cloves of minced garlic (about 1 Tablespoon) and cook for about 1 minute. Remove from heat until the noodles are just about cooked. Add 1 cup of water from the noodle water, juice of 1 lemon and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup more paster water if you want a thinner sauce.
- Add noodles and cheese: Add noodles to the butter sauce and stir well. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese and stir. Add parsley, if desired.
Notes
Drain the pasta, but don’t rinse it. The starch from the salted cooking water helps the garlic butter sauce stick to the noodles and adds extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 471mg, Potassium: 160mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 625IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 123mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
