Take yourself back to the simplicity of childhood with the deliciousness of buttered noodles. Although, these noodles taste anything but simple. Cooked in rich chicken stock to infuse with layers of savory flavor, dressed with melted butter to create the perfect buttery noodle, tossed with garlic for a kick, and enhanced with freshly grated parmesan cheese makes these cooked noodles a delicacy! Enjoy this comfort meal any night of the week, you’ve earned it.
Ingredients in Buttered Noodles
Noodles – I like to use wide noodles like fettuccine, pappardelle, or egg noodles. Chicken Stock – Cooking pasta in chicken stock gives it such a rich, savory flavor. Butter – Since this recipe has so few ingredients I like to use a high quality butter for the best flavor. Garlic – Grating the garlic releases the oils and adds flavor. Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated tastes best and has the best texture.
Finishing Touches
Garnish your pasta:
Squeeze of lemon Red pepper flakes Fresh herbs- chopped parsley, basil, oregano, chives, and thyme Cracked black pepper
What to Serve with Buttered Noodles
Serve as a main dish by adding a protein like sautéed or grilled shrimp, chicken, or salmon on top. Serve with broccoli or another favorite vegetable on the side. Turn this dish into a side and a part of a trio by adding a fresh salad and a soup. This will make a fun meal a la Olive Garden.
Using Pasta Water
Reserving and using about a cup of pasta water is an important step in the cooking process of pasta with any type of sauce. When you add pasta water back into the sauce you are creating, the starchy water helps to thin out the sauce to a good consistency. It also helps the sauce cling to the pasta better and helps mix and combine the fats and cheeses you are adding to the sauce for a more cohesive sauce with a delicious consistency.
Recipe Tip
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How to Make Buttered Noodles
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