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These Garlic Parmesan Noodles are so easy to make and contain all the ingredients you want in basic noodles. These buttery noodles will be loved by the whole family!
Noodles are tossed in a skillet with butter, garlic and Parmesan cheese for a simple and delicious dinner or side dish. Serve with air fryer chicken for a complete meal.
There is only one constant in life, and that is buttered noodles. Buttered noodles will NEVER let you down. Best of all, your family will LOVE this recipe. It will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
Buttered Noodles Ingredients
Everything you need for this easy pasta recipe is probably already in your pantry. To make this buttered pasta side dish, you will need the following ingredients (see the recipe card below for exact amounts):
- Noodles of choice: Fettuccine, Linguine, or Spaghetti are all great options. You can also use egg noodles, macaroni, rotini, penne, or ziti noodles. Try making your own pasta without a machine.
- Unsalted Butter
- Garlic
- Dried parsley: or you can substitute Italian seasoning (my favorite)
- Parmesan cheese: grated or shredded (I love using shredded Parmesan because it melts nicely when you stir it in with the noodles in the hot skillet.)
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Pasta with Garlic and Parmesan
Butter noodles are so easy. Just follow these 3 simple steps.
- Cook pasta according to box directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add herbs to butter. In a large pan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and dried parsley and whisk to combine. Turn off heat.
- Toss pasta. Add pasta to pan or skillet and toss to coat. Add Parmesan, 1/2 cup at a time, and toss to coat.
FAQs
Many people have learned to rinse their cooked noodles under water. Rinsing your noodles gets rid of the starchy film that helps the sauce stick to the noodle. Rinsing your pasta is fine for stir fry and when making cold pasta salad. Do not rinse the noodles in this recipe.
I love to make this dish the day before I want to eat it. I don’t know what it is about leftover pasta, but it is so much better the second day! Add more butter and Parmesan and heat up in the microwave.
If the parmesan cheese soaks up all the butter and your noodles are sticking together, drizzle a little olive oil on top.
Storage Instructions
Leftover pasta can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
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- Easy Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese
- Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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- Baked Mac and Cheese
- Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
- Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Garlic Parmesan Noodles
Ingredients
- 16 oz fettuccine, linguine or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to box directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and dried parsley and whisk to combine. Turn off heat.
- Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat.
- Add Parmesan, add more to your liking, and toss to coat.
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Nutrition
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Shelley
Sunday 27th of August 2023
Think I can add a can of chicken to make a full meal?
Emily Enchanted
Sunday 27th of August 2023
@Shelley, that's a great idea! A little heavy cream mixed in with the butter and cheese will create a nice sauce also!
Kaylin
Wednesday 5th of July 2023
Tried this with gluten free fettuccine noodles and it was fantastic! My 6 and 4 year old also loved it. Thank you for sharing!
Lisa
Sunday 27th of November 2022
I am vegetarian and I made this to go with plant based fish. I made my family a different dish with meat. My hubby kept getting into my noodles (this recipe) I had to yell at him. 😂😂 So yummy... I made as is by the way. Thanks this is a keeper.
Emily
Monday 28th of November 2022
@Lisa, haha love that!
KyLynn Slayton
Wednesday 23rd of November 2022
Easy and delicious!
Emily Enchanted
Sunday 21st of August 2022
I love this recipe because it is so simple, so comforting.