Parmesan Buttered Noodles

You might be asking yourself: "Do I really need a recipe for buttered noodles?" The answer is absolutely yes! This family-friendly recipe guarantees perfectly coated noodles with the ideal amount of butter. Once you try these simple, four-ingredient buttered noodles, you’ll never go back to your old ways.

Ingredients for Buttered Noodles

Believe it or not, you can whip up this incredibly easy dish using just four basic ingredients:

• Noodles: This recipe calls for fettuccine noodles, but you could use any noodles you have on hand, from penne to spaghetti.
• Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter. Since you'll add more salt at the end, you might want to opt for unsalted (depending on your taste, of course).
• Parmesan: Grated Parmesan cheese takes this dish up a notch. Buttered noodles don't technically require cheese, so you can leave it out if you want.
• Salt and Pepper: Finish off this easy buttered noodles recipe with salt and ground black pepper.

Editor’s Note

How to Prepare Buttered Noodles

Making buttered noodles at home is incredibly easy. Below is the full recipe, but here's a quick rundown of the process:

Cook the fettuccine in a pot of lightly salted water until tender but still al dente. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Stir in the butter, cheese, salt, and pepper, mixing until the noodles are evenly coated with the delicious sauce.

Cooking Tip

What to Pair with Buttered Noodles

The great thing about buttered noodles is their versatility—they can be served as a side or a main dish. The choice of what to serve with them depends on how you're planning to enjoy them.

Serving as a Side Dish

Basic buttered noodles are the perfect carb-rich accompaniment to hearty main courses. In fact, they make an excellent alternative to mashed potatoes in nearly any meal. Consider serving these buttered noodles with one of these delicious ideas:

• Garlic Chicken
• Easy Meatloaf
• Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

Browse our full selection of Main Course Recipes.

Serving as a Main Course

If you’re serving buttered noodles as the star of the meal, pair them with one of these lighter side dishes:

• Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli
• Classic Restaurant Caesar Salad
• Roasted Vegetable Medley

Browse our full selection of Side Dish Recipes.

Storing Buttered Noodles

Keep any leftover buttered noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat them in the microwave or on the stovetop when you're ready to enjoy them again.

Dinogo Community Reviews and Tips

"This makes a perfect side dish," shares Reginamarie. "I love finding recipes that can easily be made low-sodium! I used unsalted butter and added a bit of garlic powder and pepper. My husband and I both adored it! Thanks for sharing this recipe!"

"Definitely making this again," says Peggy. "My grandchildren declared these the best noodles they've ever had! Now they want them with every meal. We all loved them!"

"I was a little unsure at first because the recipe only had a few ingredients, but these noodles turned out amazing," says Lisa Noel Rodgers. "I didn’t need to add anything extra."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine noodles

• 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Gather all your ingredients before you begin.

Add the fettuccine, return the water to a boil, and cook the pasta over medium heat until it's tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious meal!

Nutritional Information (per serving)