Easy Buttered Noodles
Egg noodles simmer right in butter and broth until the liquid thickens into a rich, glossy sauce. There is no draining and no second pot, and the whole thing is on the table in about 20 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, divided
- 12 ounces egg noodles or spaghetti/linguine (more time required)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh minced parsley optional
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, bring the water, broth and half of the butter to a boil.
- Add the noodles and reduce the heat to medium low. Stir frequently with tongs or a wooden spoon for 12 to 14 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked.
- The remaining liquid will be thick and will become the sauce. Add the rest of the butter to the pan, turn off the heat, and stir to coat.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh minced parsley if desired.
Notes
- Stir often: There is no draining step, so the starch stays in the pan and the noodles need to keep moving to avoid clumping.
- Do not cook the pan dry. A little remaining liquid is what becomes the sauce.
- Season at the end. The broth concentrates as it reduces, so salting early leads to oversalted noodles.
- Parmesan buttered noodles: stir in ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan at the end, while a little liquid remains.
- Garlic buttered noodles: add 1 to 2 cloves of minced garlic to the liquid at the start.
- Other pasta shapes: spaghetti, linguine and rotini all take longer than egg noodles and may need an extra splash of liquid.
- To double: double the noodles and butter, but add only about 50 percent more liquid. Use a pan at least 12 inches wide and 3 inches deep.
- For a lighter version: reduce the butter by half.
- Storage: refrigerate in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or water. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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