Buttered Noodles
Quick and easy buttered noodles are a kid friendly lunch or dinner that they will devour.
Servings: 8
Calories: 326kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles or any pasta
- ½ cup unsalted butter cubed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package directions until pasta is al dente. Drain but reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked noodles, cubed butter, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and allow the heat from the noodles to melt butter and cheese.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
FRIDGE: Place leftover buttered noodles in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
FREEZER: These leftovers can also be frozen! Store in freezer safe bags or an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg