Buttered noodles are a simple side dish that can be made in ten minutes. Cooked in broth and butter, these noodles are delicious!
If you need a good side dish like air fryer vegetables or hash brown casserole, you will love these simple buttered noodles.
We had buttered noodles at least once a week when I was growing up. They are so easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients and go with just about anything. Sometimes we would have add some grilled chicken and steamed broccoli on top for a full meal.
Ingredients needed for this recipe
Egg noodles – Choose your favorite egg noodles.
Chicken broth – You can also substitute with vegetable broth.
Butter – Sweet cream, unsalted butter.
Garlic powder, salt and pepper
How to make buttered noodles
- Instead of using a large pot, I recommend cooking these noodles in a large skillet. Bring broth and butter to a boil and then submerge the egg noodles. I usually have to press down on the noodles to get them completely submerged.
- Unlike most pasta, these noodles soak up all of the flavorful broth and are not drained. Cook them for about 8 minutes and then turn off the heat. Stir in more butter, a little garlic powder and a touch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Give them a good stir until all of the butter has melted. Want to give them a little extra something? Sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
How to store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave. Tip: I like to add a splash of chicken broth when reheating to prevent them from being dry.
How are egg noodles different from regular pasta?
Ever wondered why they are called egg noodles? Regular pasta and egg noodles are both made with a mix of wheat and eggs. Egg noodles are made with a higher proportion of eggs to wheat than traditional pasta. They are usually long flat strips that can vary in length.
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All you need is a large skillet to make this recipe. I use this non-stick skillet at home. If you don’t have a large skillet, a stockpot works also works well.
What to serve with buttered egg noodles
Here are a few of my favorite main dishes that pair well with egg noodles.
- Meatloaf Meatballs
- Baked Chicken Breast
- Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork
- Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
- Polish Sausage Skillet
Buttered noodles satisfies even the pickiest of eaters. If you want change it up, add some freshly grated Parmesan, chicken or some cooked vegetables. As the old saying goes, every thing is better with butter. Enjoy!
More easy pasta recipes
- Cream cheese pasta – Creamy sauce made with cream cheese served over pasta.
- Green pasta sauce – Tasty and nutritious sauce made with spinach.
- Garlic butter with pasta – Super easy butter sauce.
- Mostaccioli – Baked pasta dish with sausage, cheese and mostaccioli pasta.
- Buffalo chicken pasta – Creamy, cheesy, chicken pasta bake.
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Buttered Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz Bag of Wide Egg Noodles
- 1 32 oz Chicken Broth
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet bring chicken broth and 4 tablespoons of butter to a boil.
- Pour in noodles and stir to make sure they are all covered with broth.
- Boil for 8 minutes. Turn off heat and add in remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until butter is melted.
Awesome recipe! I add my crockpot shredded chicken breast to these noodles and it makes a perfect main course too😋
Not a fan at all. So sorry but even my grandson did not like
Sorry he didn’t like them. My kids love them! We all have different tastes I guess 🙂
I have no clue why I thought this was going to a long drawn out recipe. This is was fast, delicious and a great side dish. This is what I need in my life😁
Yay, glad you enjoyed them!
So good and best of all so easy!
Sooo good and easy!! I love using a skillet
Thanks Lindsey!
Simple and delicious!
I honestly didn’t know it could be so easy to make buttered noodles! The recipe works perfectly. I added a little grated parmesan, so good! Thank you for the recipe!
Would this work using another kind of pasta?
Yes you can use another kind of pasta like fettuccine, spaghetti, ect.
I want to try this! Does the broth boil out? It seems like more of a soup.
Hi Jackie! Yes, it boils out so it’s just the noodles. Hope you enjoy!
I was wondering, can I use beef broth instead of chicken broth? Thanks
Yes you could use beef broth or substitute chicken broth with water.
I made these noodles tonight with sweet and sour meatballs served over them. It was awesome. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks Tracy! So happy you enjoyed them.
I tried this tonight and it is AMAZING. Hands down the best side dish I’ve ever found on Pinterest. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks Tiffany! So glad you enjoyed them!
Very tasty. They came out great. I had yeast rolls on the side and that was my simple Saturday night meal.
Made these for dinner tonight with pork chops. So good! Thanks for the recipe.
Such a classic and yummy recipe!
Oh these buttered noodles sound so good.
Sometimes buttered noodles are just what I need! I love how simple, yet tasty these are!
Mmmmm, yum! Nothing like the comfort of Buttered Noodles!
My girls love buttered noodles! Thanks for sharing!