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Parmesan Buttered Noodles Recipe
Parmesan Buttered Noodles feature cooked fettuccine tossed in melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese, seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. This simple pasta dish depends on the richness of the butter combined with the salty, nutty flavor of Parmesan. The addition of reserved pasta cooking water helps create a smooth, lightly sauced coating that clings to the noodles.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
783 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
- Add butter to still warm pot and melt over low heat. Turn off heat and add noodles to pot and toss with butter. Add Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup of cooking liquid at time as needed to moisten. Season with kosher salt and pepper and add parsley. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
783kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
976mg
(41%)
Potassium
323mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1154IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
637mg
(64%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 783
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 783kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 976mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1154IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 637mg | 64% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.