Description
Italian-inspired garlic butter noodles promise pure comfort with minimal ingredients. Silky strands draped in rich, herbed butter create a simple yet luxurious meal you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot and immerse the egg noodles, allowing them to dance and soften according to the package’s recommended timing.
- As the noodles approach their final moments of cooking, transition to a skillet and gently coax the butter into a luxurious liquid state over medium heat.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring with precision to prevent any unwelcome scorching, creating a fragrant foundation that whispers of culinary comfort.
- Rescue a splash of the starchy pasta water and introduce it to the skillet, creating a silky liaison between sauce and noodles.
- Drain the noodles, transferring them directly into the awaiting buttery embrace of the skillet.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and fresh parsley over the noodles, then tenderly toss everything together, allowing the cheese to melt and coat each strand with a creamy, herbaceous cloak.
- Taste and calibrate the seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile that tantalizes the palate.
- Serve immediately, presenting a steaming dish of golden, garlicky goodness that promises pure gastronomic delight.
Notes
- Perfectly cook garlic without burning by keeping a close eye and stirring constantly during the sautéing process.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining, which helps create a silky sauce that clings beautifully to the noodles.
- Parmesan cheese melts quickly, creating a creamy texture that enhances the overall richness of the dish.
- Medium heat is crucial for developing garlic’s flavor without scorching, ensuring a mellow and aromatic base.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous note that cuts through the richness of butter and cheese.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the noodles at their peak temperature and texture, preventing them from becoming sticky or cold.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg