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Buttered noodles are a quick and easy dish made with your favorite pasta, butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper — perfect for kids and adults alike. To enhance the flavor, you can add fresh herbs or a splash of lemon juice. They’re great served on their own or as a side with steak, chicken, or meatballs. Despite how simple and tasty they are, I often get asked how to make them.
What is Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles are a simple and classic dish made by tossing cooked pasta—usually egg noodles, spaghetti, or fettuccine—with butter, salt, and sometimes pepper. Often, Parmesan cheese is added for extra flavor. It’s a comforting, kid-friendly meal that’s super quick to prepare
How to Make Buttered Noodles
It really couldn’t be simpler to make buttered noodles at home. You’ll find the full recipe below, but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect:
Boil the fettuccine in lightly salted water until it’s tender, yet still firm. Drain the pasta in a colander, then return it to the pot. Mix butter, cheese, salt, and pepper into the cooked noodles until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine noodles
- 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1.Gather all ingredients.
2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil.
3. Stir in fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Drain and return pasta to pot. Mix butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper into pasta until evenly combined.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!
