Recipe For Egg Noodles As A Side Dish

Buttered noodles are a simple side dish that can be made in ten minutes. Cooked in broth and butter, these noodles are delicious!

Buttered Noodles with parsley in a white bowl

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.

Egg noodles, broth, butter, garlic powder

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.

Buttered noodles in a bowl with a fork

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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

Buttered Noodles- A super simple side dish that can be made in 10 minutes.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Total Time 13 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: side dish, buttered noodles

Servings: 6

Calories: 134 kcal

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

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.