Description
Enjoy a simple yet indulgent dish with these perfect buttered noodles. Tender egg noodles are tossed in a rich butter and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese sauce, then finished with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226g) egg noodles or pasta of choice
- Salt
- 2 ounces (60g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 3 tablespoons (42g) butter
- Handful chopped or torn herbs like basil, parsley, or chives
- Fresh ground black pepper for serving
Instructions
- Boil the Noodles: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes less than package instructions.
- Prepare the Sauce: Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water. Return pasta to the pot and add Parmigiano Reggiano, butter, and some reserved water. Toss over low heat.
- Finish and Season: Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for a minute. Uncover, toss noodles in the sauce, adjusting consistency as needed. Stir in herbs, taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with extra cheese and black pepper.
Notes
- For a garlic twist, infuse butter with minced garlic separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 342.8mg
- Fat: 12.4g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 10.2g
- Cholesterol: 46.1mg
