Rich, buttery, and loaded with flavor, these easy Parmesan noodles are a simple, yet incredibly satisfying, side dish you’ll want to make again and again! With just a few ingredients and ready in less than 20 minutes, they’re perfect for anytime you’re craving comfort food.
Why We Love This Parmesan Butter Noodles Recipe
A recipe that calls for minimal prep time and is the ultimate kid favorite? Yes, please! This is the only buttered noodle recipe you need, and you’ll want to keep it handy. On those nights when it’s pouring rain, or you’ve had the longest day in existence, the only thing that will do for dinner is pure comfort food. And this is one of the absolute best. If you’re a noodle lover like us, be sure to also check out garlic butter noodles!
- Fast: This is super quick recipe to prep and make. From start to finish, we can typically have it on the dinner table in about 15 minutes. Yes, really!
- Fan Favorite: We haven’t met anyone yet who has turned down a plate of buttery, cheesy noodles. Even the pickiest eaters at the table gobble it up!
- Simple ingredients, big results: Don’t you just love when you can take classic pantry staples and transform them into a dinner that everyone loves?
- Budget friendly: Speaking of simple – you won’t break the bank with this simple list of ingredients!
Curl up with a bowl of the best comforting pasta dinners like baked ziti, beef and noodles, and American goulash.
Key Ingredients
Below you will find helpful notes for key ingredients used to make this buttery parmesan noodles recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact amounts
- Pasta: We like angel hair pasta in this recipe, but you can really use any pasta you like best.
- Olive Oil: We like to use extra-virgin olive oil. Avocado oil also works well.
- Parmesan Cheese: This is best when freshly grated!
- Fresh Parsley: This is optional, but we recommend including it for the best pop of herbaceous flavor.
How to Make Parmesan Butter Noodles
You’re going to love how quick and easy this recipe is! Below is a quick recipe overview, but please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions.
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta in a pot of salted water according to the package directions. After you drain it, don’t rinse it!
- Add the pasta, butter, and olive oil: Add the cooked pasta back to the pot. Add butter and olive oil and stir until the butter’s totally melted.
- Combine the cheese: Sprinkle the cheese, salt, and pepper to the pasta. Toss to combine and serve with parsley.
Chef’s Tips & Variations
- Add olive oil to the cooking water: I add olive oil because we don’t rinse the pasta after draining the water. The olive oil helps keep the noodles from sticking together.
- Save some of the pasta water: If you want to moisten the pasta if it seems too dry, it’s helpful to reserve a cup of pasta water when you drain it (just be careful because the water will be very hot!). I personally like to add more butter and olive oil if the pasta seems dry. After all, can you ever have too much butter?
- Use whatever pasta you have: You can use whatever pasta you have on hand in this recipe, although our favorite is always a thinner noodle. We like angel hair the best, but thin spaghetti will also work well. We also like to make this recipe with fine egg noodles.
What to Serve with Parmesan Noodles
- Chicken: Chicken is a natural pairing with cheesy noodles. Try my lemon pepper chicken, pesto chicken, or easy chicken parmesan recipes.
- A bowl of shrimp: Crunchy, flavorful shrimp would be so good here! My garlic butter shrimp or my best grilled shrimp recipes both go great with buttery noodles!
- Add a salad: If you prefer a lighter meal but still want some veggies, try a big salad. Load up fresh baby greens with crunchy vegetables like cucumber, raw broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Dress it simply with a balsamic vinaigrette like my maple balsamic dressing. Or try my cucumber tomato salad recipe.
- Extra green vegetables: A simple vegetable like air fryer green beans would be perfect with these noodles. Or try my bacon wrapped asparagus recipe for a bit of meaty, salty goodness in addition to the asparagus.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Fridge: Store leftover noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To Reheat: The pasta is easily reheated on the stovetop. To reheat, place the noodles in a skillet with a little extra butter and heat over low heat until the butter melts and the pasta is warmed through.
Yield: 4
Easy Parmesan Noodles
Rich and buttery, these easy Parmesan noodles are a simple, yet incredibly satisfying, pasta side dish recipe you’ll make again and again!
Ingredients
- 16 oz angel hair pasta
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain cooked pasta, but do NOT rinse.
- Add pasta back into the same pot. Add the butter and olive oil, and stir until the butter has melted.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste, over the pasta. Toss till well combined.
- Serve immediately with a little extra parmesan and optional fresh parsley on top. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: These noodles are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a little extra butter for best results.
Pasta: You can use whatever pasta you have on hand with this recipe, however our favorite is always a thinner noodle. We like angel hair the best, but thin spaghetti will also work well. We also like to do this with fine egg noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 461kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Sodium: 740mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g
