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This is a close up picture of a platter of buttered noodles with a vintage serving spoon and fork on the side of the serving dish. There is a fresh chive and parsley garnish as well.

Buttered Noodles Recipe

Easy buttered noodles with a silky, buttery sauce—ready in 20 minutes with simple ingredients. No dry or greasy noodles, just a perfect, reliable comfort dish.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ lb pasta of choice I used spaghetti
  • ¼ cup butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup pasta water
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • juice and zest of ½ to 1 lemon, to taste optional

Instructions

The Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil — this is how the noodles get flavor from the start. Add your pasta of choice and cook according to the package directions until just al dente.

The Sauce

  • When the pasta is almost done, melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the drained pasta and toss well to coat.
  • Stir in a splash of pasta water, the Parmesan, black pepper, continuing to toss until the noodles turn silky and evenly coated.
  • Finish with optional lemon. Add a little more pasta water if needed, taste for salt, and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Keep a little extra pasta water nearby until everything is fully combined. Different pasta shapes, extra cheese, or a little more butter can all change how much you need for a silky finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
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