Buttered Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Buttered Noodles
Description
This recipe for Buttered Noodles uses spaghetti or any pasta cooked to al dente and combined with butter, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese. The heat of the noodles melts the butter and cheese, while reserved pasta water smooths the sauce and helps it cling to the noodles. Garlic powder provides a mild savory flavor without strong pungency.
The result is a creamy, lightly seasoned pasta that can serve as a side or simple main. Parsley garnish adds color and freshness. The method requires no complex sauces and highlights the natural flavors of butter and cheese enhanced by garlic.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for up to three months. Reheat gently after thawing. This straightforward preparation suits cooks looking for an accessible pasta dish with familiar ingredients and effortless mixing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles or any pasta
- ½ cup butter cubed, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- parsley optional, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions until pasta is al dente. Drain but reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked noodles, cubed butter, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and allow the heat from the noodles to melt butter and cheese.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- You can freeze leftovers in freezer-safe containers for up to three months; thaw fully before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 379IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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