Description
This Perfect Buttered Noodles recipe is the ultimate comfort food—quick, simple, and made with pantry staples like egg noodles and butter. It’s an easy side dish that pairs with any main course and delivers silky, buttery perfection in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups egg noodles
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons reserved pasta water
Optional: 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
1. Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil, and add salt.
2. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente.
3. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
4. Drain noodles and return them to the warm pot.
5. Add butter and stir until melted and noodles are coated.
6. Add black pepper and a splash of reserved pasta water for creaminess.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Garnish with parmesan, parsley, or garlic if desired.
9. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
Reserve pasta water before draining—it helps make the sauce silky.
Egg noodles are best, but any pasta works in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg