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Buttered Noodles for One

Buttered noodles are the ultimate fast and easy comfort food. All you need are 15 minutes, and you can have a big bowl of buttery, lightly cheesy pasta ready to go.

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 421 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces (about 1 3/4 cup*) egg noodles or noodles of choice
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) butter salted or unsalted is fine
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan bagged and canned will also work
  • parsley chopped, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a small pot of lightly salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, but reserve a couple tablespoons of the pasta water.
  2. In a bowl, combine hot pasta, butter, parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water. Stir until butter and cheese are melted and pasta is coated. Add more water/salt/pepper to taste. Stir in parsley if desired.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • *If using a pasta other than egg noodles, be sure to measure it by weight and not volume. Different pasta shapes will have different cup measurements for 3 ounces, so 1 and 3/4 cup is not universal for all pasta shapes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 421kcal (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421

% Daily Value*

Calories 421kcal 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.