Buttered Noodles
Buttered Noodles
Ingredients
- 16 ounces egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic, or more, minced
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup starchy pasta water, reserved
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Use a minimal amount of water to ensure a high starch concentration, which is crucial for the sauce. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Before draining the noodles, reserve at least 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until it is golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Whisk the reserved starchy pasta water into the pan with the garlic butter. Continue whisking until a smooth emulsion forms.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir in the soy sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and red chili flakes until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is uniform.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Drain the cooked egg noodles and immediately add them to the pan with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Toss the noodles thoroughly, allowing any clinging water from the noodles to help thin the sauce. Continue mixing until every strand is evenly coated and glossy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious buttered noodles!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Buttered Noodles
- 16 ounces egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic, or more, minced
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup starchy pasta water, reserved
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Use a minimal amount of water to ensure a high starch concentration, which is crucial for the sauce. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Before draining the noodles, reserve at least 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until it is golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Whisk the reserved starchy pasta water into the pan with the garlic butter. Continue whisking until a smooth emulsion forms.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir in the soy sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, and red chili flakes until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is uniform.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Drain the cooked egg noodles and immediately add them to the pan with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Toss the noodles thoroughly, allowing any clinging water from the noodles to help thin the sauce. Continue mixing until every strand is evenly coated and glossy.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious buttered noodles!