Buttered Noodles

dividend's Note:

Made with penne and the parmesan, this is a meal in a pinch for me, needing maybe just a slice of toasted bread rubbed with garlic. Made with curly egg noodles, this is an ideal side for anything from a piece of a cooked turkey to a thick beef stew.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 1 ½ cups egg noodles or 1 ½ cups penne
• salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• flat leaf parsley
• fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. For this amount of pasta I would boil at least 2 quarts of water. When the water is boiling, add at least a tablespoon of salt and stir to dissolve.
2. Add the noodles to the boiling water. For the egg noodles, cook 5 minutes from the time the water comes back to a boil; for the penne, cook 8 minutes.
3. While the pasta is cooking, cut the butter into small bits, and chop the parsley.
4. Drain the pasta well, and transfer immediately to a large serving bowl. Toss with the butter (and optional parmesan).
5. Sprinkle with the parsley, and grind on lots of black pepper.

Reviews

[bmcnichol]

These were good and easy to make. I followed the recipe as written and we all enjoyed them.

[noodlenut]

Hey... For the grown up version, add a capful of worshire sauce and a dash of garlic powder. This will add a much needed twist on "buttered noodles." If your not cooking "in a pinch," mince a few garlic cloves instead of garlic powder. -Noodle Nut

[Chef #738763]

Simple and delicious, that's what they are. My wife and I love pasta and we wanted something simple, so this fit the bill. The flavor was good and we simply enjoyed! Thanks for sharing Dividend! Don