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5-Ingredient Butter Noodles

Some nights you need a dinner that requires almost no brain power—and that's exactly where these 5-ingredient butter noodles shine. They're buttery, cheesy, kid-approved, and on the table in just 15 minutes using ingredients you probably already have in the pantry.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package directions.
  2. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, then drain the noodles.
  3. Return the noodles to the pot and add the butter. Stir until completely melted and coating the noodles.
  4. Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir until creamy and well combined.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more pasta water if needed for a silkier sauce.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with a vegetable and/or a side salad.