How to Make Pasta with Garlic and Parmesan
Butter noodles are so easy. Just follow these 3 simple steps.
The practice of rinsing cooked noodles under water has become widespread. Noodles should be rinsed to remove the starchy film that causes the sauce to adhere to the noodle. When making a cold pasta salad and stir fry, rinsing your pasta is acceptable. Do not rinse the noodles in this recipe.
I enjoy preparing this meal the day before I intend to eat it. I don’t know what it is about leftover pasta, but it tastes so much better the next day when you microwave it with additional butter and Parmesan.
Put a little olive oil on top if the parmesan cheese absorbs all the butter and your noodles are sticking together.
Pasta leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
For this recipe we like to use linguini noodles. They are sufficiently thick to take up the sauce without becoming overly heavy. Egg noodles, spaghetti noodles, and fettuccini noodles are additional options. It would be fun to try rotini or bowtie pasta as well. Try to avoid anything thinner than spaghetti. They will cook way too fast and then get clumpy. Regardless of the type of noodle you use, make sure it’s fully cooked before serving. Because it is simmering at a lower heat, you can’t really follow the instructions on the package.
Add the vegetables around 10 minutes before serving if you want to. You could include vegetables like broccoli, peas, asparagus, etc. It’s entirely up to you whether you make these noodles as a filling meal or a simple side dish.
Just add some chicken to make this a complete meal. Although I prefer adding grilled chicken, you can also include baked, shredded, or pan-fried chicken. Pan-frying the chicken is the best method for maintaining the meal’s “one pot” status. Prior to cooking the noodles, season the chicken with Italian seasoning and cook it in the skillet you’ll be using for the noodles. Then, once the chicken is mostly cooked, remove it from the pan, place it on a plate, and cover it. Make the noodles as directed in the following recipe after cleaning the pan (caution: the pan will be hot). Last but not least, add the chicken to the simmering noodles after a few minutes and continue with the recipe as written.
These one pot (well. My family loves these creamy garlic noodles, which are made in one “pan” technically. For the past few months, we have made them at least once a month using various variations. This recipe doesn’t use heavy cream or copious amounts of butter, but it tastes JUST as good as recipes that do. My kids are crazy about them and request them all the time (and I am happy to comply because they are SO easy). It works like magic when you cook the noodles in milk and chicken broth. A complete win-win situation with no draining and only ONE POT to clean.
With no creams or heavy amounts of butter, these one-pot creamy garlic noodles are as easy to make as they are delicious.
Tips for Making the Best Noodles
FAQ
What can I add to noodles?
- Butter and Milk. Two ingredients, butter and milk, are all you need to improve the taste of instant noodles.
- Kimchi. …
- Fried Bacon and Egg. …
- Peanut Butter and Sriracha Sauce. …
- Sliced Cheese. …
- Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce. …
- Garlic and Soy Sauce. …
- Canned meat.
What do you put on plain noodles?
- Pesto. Pesto, which is frequently created by combining pine nuts, fresh basil, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, can be a wholesome and delectable pasta topping.
- Bolognese sauce. …
- Avocado sauce. …
- Lemon garlic sauce. …
- Greek yogurt Alfredo sauce.
What goes best with noodles?
- Crack An Egg In It. …
- Add Some Roasted Chicken. …
- Sauteed Mushrooms In Ginger. …
- Load It Up With Cheese. …
- Sprinkle In Soy Sauce. …
- Boil It In Broth Instead Of Water. …
- Sprinkle Lime Juice On It. …
- Make It With Coconut Milk.
What goes good with buttered noodles?
- 1 – Meatloaf With Brown Gravy.
- 2 – Butternut Squash with Garlic-Rosemary Butter.
- 3 – Corn Pudding.
- 4 – Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
- 5 – Garlic Breadsticks.
- 6 – Vegetable Soup.
- 7 – Scalloped Potatoes.
- 8 – Baked Chicken Breast.
