Description
Silky garlic butter noodles deliver an indulgent Italian-inspired comfort dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Fragrant herbs and rich butter create a simple yet luxurious pasta experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (226 grams) egg noodles
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil and cook egg noodles until they reach perfect al dente texture, following package instructions precisely.
- Flavor Foundation: Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, then introduce finely chopped garlic, stirring constantly to develop a rich, aromatic base without burning.
- Liquid Harmony: Reserve a small measure of pasta water, then drain noodles and transfer them directly into the butter-garlic mixture, creating a seamless integration of flavors and textures.
- Final Flourish: Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley over the noodles, gently tossing to ensure every strand is lovingly coated with the creamy, herbal mixture.
- Seasoning Symphony: Calibrate the dish’s flavor profile by adding salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting until the balance reaches culinary perfection.
- Presentation: Serve the noodles immediately, presenting a steaming plate of golden, aromatic garlic butter noodles that promise to tantalize the senses and comfort the soul.
Notes
- Prevent Garlic Burning: Watch the butter and garlic carefully to avoid scorching, which can create a bitter taste that ruins the delicate flavor profile.
- Pasta Water Magic: Save a cup of starchy pasta water before draining; this liquid gold helps create a silky, smooth sauce that perfectly clings to the noodles.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add parmesan when noodles are still hot to ensure smooth, even melting that coats each strand with creamy goodness.
- Serving Tip: Enjoy immediately after preparation to experience the optimal texture and temperature of the garlic butter noodles at their absolute best.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg