Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles are cooked al dente in broth, then tossed with butter, garlic, and parmesan for a rich, savory flavor.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 16 ounces mafaldine noodles, or any pasta you have on hand
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
Garlic Butter Sauce
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish (optional)
- chopped parsley, for garnish
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot halfway with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Stir in bouillon powder and add the noodles. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest. Set noodles aside while you prepare the garlic butter sauce.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the bouillon powder and garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ½ cup of the reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
- Return the noodles to the pot and toss with parmesan cheese. Add more pasta water, a little at a time, if needed, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Top with parsley and additional parmesan cheese. Serve warm.