How to make Butter Noodles
- To prepare this simple noodle recipe, just fill a big pot with pasta water and cook the pasta as directed on the package. The times will vary based on which noodles you choose.
- Remove from heat and drain the noodles. Put the noodles back in the pot over low heat and season with salt and pepper. Also add butter. Toss the pasta until all of the noodles are coated and the butter has melted.
- That’s it! You can add parmesan cheese or parsley to your noodles if you’re feeling fancy and have some on hand. Totally optional.
Variations on Butter Noodles
There are so many options! Here are a few of my top picks to give this recipe a little extra zing.
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Ground mustard
- Splash of vinegar
- Italian Seasoning
- Smoked salt
You will love this easy Butter Noodles Recipe
I don’t always have fresh veggies on hand, but steamed veggies are usually a safe bet when you don’t have the time or energy to make something fancy. Do you have a go-to side dish?
That’s where these easy buttered noodles come in. I usually always keep a box of pasta or egg noodles in the pantry. I also always have butter, seasoned salt, and pepper in my kitchen.
When we were little, my mother would frequently prepare these buttered noodles. Until I made them for supper while doing one of my pantry purges to use up odds and ends, I had completely forgotten about them. Basic, but tasty.
I usually have all the ingredients on hand, along with Seasoned Peas and Onions, and the flavor profile is so straightforward that it goes well with almost anything.
It turns out that hubby really enjoyed them, so they’ve returned as a regular side dish. Because seasoned buttered noodles are so versatile, they go well with almost any dish.
This is the easiest side dish recipe there is!
- Uncooked egg noodles: Egg noodles have a soft texture and a subtle, savory flavor. While some may even refer to them as “yolk-like,” others are made solely of egg whites.
- Butter: Either salted or unsalted is acceptable; it just depends on our preferences. I occasionally even use yogurt butter with a hint of tang.
- Homemade seasoned salt– or store bought, like Lawrys. This is made with onion, garlic, and white pepper powders, salt, and a tiny bit of paprika. It tastes good.
- Black pepper: I like to add a zestier black pepper in addition to the milder white pepper that’s included in the seasoned salt. Feel free to omit this.
