Garlic Butter Noodles
A simple, comforting side dish made with tender noodles tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect with chicken, steak, or veggies.
Servings 4
Calories 343kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti or egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup pasta cooking water reserved
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 ounces spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Make the garlic butter: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring often to avoid burning.
- Combine: Add the drained noodles to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat. Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes if using.
- Finish: Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley. Add a splash of the reserved ½ cup pasta cooking water if the noodles seem dry. Toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately with ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese on top. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley if you fancy it.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
