Description
Learn how to make the perfect buttered noodles with this simple and delicious recipe. Tender egg noodles tossed in a creamy butter and Parmesan sauce, finished with fresh herbs and black pepper.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226g) egg noodles or pasta of choice
- Salt
- 2 ounces (60g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 3 tablespoons (42g) butter
- Handful chopped or torn herbs like basil, parsley, or chives
- Fresh ground black pepper for serving
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add salt and noodles.
- Cook Noodles: Cook noodles 2 minutes less than package suggests. Drain and return to pot.
- Add Ingredients: Add Parmesan, butter, and pasta water to noodles. Toss over low heat.
- Rest and Toss: Cover pot for a minute, then toss noodles in sauce. Adjust consistency if needed.
- Add Herbs: Stir in herbs, taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Top with more Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
- Try garlic butter variation for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 342.8mg
- Fat: 12.4g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 10.2g
- Cholesterol: 46.1mg
