Description
Comfort meets simplicity in this classic Buttered Noodles recipe, showcasing pasta’s timeless appeal. Creamy, rich, and effortlessly delicious, you’ll savor each twirled bite of these nostalgic noodles that bring warmth to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) pasta (such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or egg noodles)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Garnish Ingredients:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Submerge pasta and cook until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Carefully drain pasta in a colander, preserving 1/4 cup of starchy cooking liquid for later use.
- Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, allowing it to become smooth and slightly foamy.
- Sprinkle garlic powder into the melted butter for an aromatic enhancement, stirring briefly to distribute evenly.
- Transfer drained pasta directly into the butter-filled skillet, gently tossing to ensure each noodle is luxuriously coated.
- If the mixture appears too dry, gradually introduce reserved pasta water, creating a silky, light sauce.
- Shower grated Parmesan cheese over the noodles, folding gently to integrate the cheese thoroughly.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper and additional salt if needed, tasting to balance flavors.
- Optional: Scatter finely chopped fresh parsley across the top for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the butter and cheese to maintain their creamy texture.
Notes
- Transform this simple dish into a protein-packed meal by adding shredded rotisserie chicken or sautéed shrimp for extra nutrition.
- Create a gluten-free version by using alternative pasta made from chickpea, rice, or quinoa flour to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Elevate the flavor profile by browning the butter before adding pasta, which creates a nutty, rich taste that takes the dish from basic to gourmet.
- Experiment with different cheese options like sharp cheddar, pecorino romano, or nutritional yeast for vegans to customize the dish’s taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg