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Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles are a simple, delicious meal all on their own, but they also make an outstanding foundation for something a bit fancier, like Stroganoff, stews, or Swedish meatballs. Just 2 ingredients!
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings (2 cups eaach)
Calories: 537 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces egg noodles (see note 1)
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick, or to taste, see note 2)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (see note 3)
Instructions
- In a large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. Add noodles and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Off heat, add butter to pot. Add drained noodles and toss until butter is melted and noodles are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Noodles: Egg noodles are classic, but substitute the pasta of your choice. Just remember that different noodles require different cooking times, so check the cooking instructions on the package, just to be sure.
- Butter: I like at least 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), but you can use more or less to your taste.
- Salt and pepper: Salt is crucial to make the flavor of the butter pop. I pass black pepper at the table so people can add it if they want it.
- Yield: One pound of dried egg noodles makes about 8 cups cooked noodles. It's enough for 4 servings, 2 cups of noodles per person.
- Storage: Cover and refrigerate extra cooked noodles for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave (cover with plastic wrap or a damp paper towel).
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 cups
Calories
537kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
280mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
425IU
(9%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (2 cups eaach)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 cups | |
| Calories | 537kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.