Classic butter noodles, elevated with flexible ingredients and creative serving ideas. A nostalgic favorite, made for modern comfort.

Scale

8 oz egg noodles (or any pasta)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Salt (to taste)

Optional: parsley, Parmesan, lemon zest

1. Boil water in a large pot and salt it generously.

2. Cook noodles until al dente, typically 8 minutes.

3. Drain the pasta but reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water.

4. Immediately return the noodles to the pot or a warm saucepan.

5. Add butter and swirl it with the noodles to melt and coat.

6. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for silkiness.

7. Season with salt, add black pepper or herbs, and serve hot.

Optional pairings: baked chicken, seared shrimp, poached egg, sautéed mushrooms.

To add nutrition: mix in spinach, chickpeas, or nutritional yeast.

Reheat with a splash of water or a bit of butter.

Freezes well up to 2 months in airtight containers.

Keywords: butter noodles, pasta, comfort food, quick dinner