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A bowl of buttered egg noodles topped with parsley.
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Easy Buttered Egg Noodles with Parmesan

Easy Buttered Egg Noodles with Parmesan is a classic egg noodle side dish recipe known for 10-minute prep, buttery comfort flavor, and weeknight convenience. Thin egg noodles are boiled, then tossed with butter and a splash of pasta water to create a silky coating before finishing with optional Parmesan and parsley.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Skillet
  • Tongs or wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces thin egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for the cooking water
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons reserved pasta water plus more if needed
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (optional) finely chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions, about 4–6 minutes, until tender. Before draining, reserve about ¼ cup of pasta cooking water.
  • Place a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until fully melted and lightly foamy.
  • Add the drained noodles to the skillet with the butter. Pour in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and gently toss until the noodles become glossy and evenly coated. Add more pasta water if needed.
  • Season with salt and black pepper. Toss again to distribute the seasoning. If using Parmesan, sprinkle it over the hot noodles and toss lightly so it melts into the butter. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.

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Notes

Cooking Notes
Salt your pasta water generously and reserve a little before draining so the butter forms a silky coating on the noodles. Toss gently in a skillet so every noodle gets coated.
Tips for Best Results
  • Use salted boiling water to flavor the noodles while cooking.
  • Toss noodles with butter and pasta water for a glossy finish.
  • Add freshly grated Parmesan after removing the pan from the heat.
  • Let the noodles rest for a minute before serving so the butter settles.
How to Know It’s Ready
The noodles should look glossy and lightly coated with butter. They should be tender but still hold their shape when stirred.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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