Cheesy Garlic Butter Noodles are an easy side dish recipe for any night of the week! They come together in less than 20 minutes and make a perfect pair with your main dish. You can never beat the combo of garlic, cheese and pasta! These are soon to become a staple on your menu any night of the week.
A few of our favorite ways to serve garlic butter noodles is with Sweet and Sour Meatballs or Ham Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts.
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This little garlic butter noodle side dish was born out of lack of planning, necessity and a craving. You know those little packages of noodles by Lipton? I’m not going to lie I always have one of them in my pantry. I rarely use them, but sometimes I need a quick and easy side dish in a hurry that requires little brain power if any brain power at all.
So, one night I was totally craving some of those noodles and I went to grab the package. I dug, and dug, and dug but it wasn’t there. I was about to cry. Really it wasn’t a huge deal and we would survive without it, but once I get something into my head, I want it. Now. This was one of those times.
Then I got to thinking that garlic butter noodles really wouldn’t be that hard to make from scratch, would it? I went with “No” and then I thought making it would probably be a lot better with a whole lot fewer preservatives and weird stuff. I mean what is that powder in there?
I’m thinking my niece would love these. She’d be happy with a bowl full of buttered noodles every night and a piece of garlic bread. The more carbs the better! Don’t ask me how she’s a size 2. I might be a little jealous of this since I’m pretty sure I skipped that size altogether!
Garlic Butter Noodles FAQs!
Hopefully, these quick tips will help you make these Garlic Butter Noodles!
If you have any additional questions please leave me a comment and I will respond to you!
What ingredients do I need to make Garlic Butter Noodles?
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make Garlic Butter Noodles and you probably have most of them on hand! Plus, it only takes about 5 minutes to prep the ingredients. Here’s what you need:
shell pasta
shredded mozzarella cheese
melted butter
grated Parmesan cheese
minced fresh parsley
salt
garlic powder
black pepper
How to make Garlic Butter Noodles
There are just two simple steps to make these Garlic Butter Noodles! All you need is about ten minutes to bring it all together.
Boil the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and return it back to the pot.
Add all of the rest of the ingredients to the pot with the cooked pasta and mix until the cheese is melted. That’s it!
What can I add to plain noodles?
The great thing about noodles is that you can dress them up in so many ways!
To add even more flavor, cook the pasta shells in chicken stock or vegetable broth instead of water.
Switch up the cheese! Instead of mozzarella try gruyere, asiago, provolone or fontina. They are all great melting cheeses and perfect with pasta!
Try different herbs to switch up the flavor. Fresh basil, thyme, rosemary or chives all work really well with noodles.
What can I add to Garlic Butter Noodles?
These Garlic Butter Noodles are great as they are but it’s so easy to add other ingredients to sneak in more veggies or toss in a protein to make them the main dish! Here are some ideas:
Cooked chicken
Sliced steak
Grilled shrimp
Sautéed mushrooms
Cooked spinach
Chopped broccoli florets
Roasted cauliflower
What main dishes can I serve with Garlic Butter Noodles?
If you are looking for a quick and easy side dish for a busy night this is your ticket! Noodles loaded with garlic and a light butter sauce and cheese! What’s there not to love about this?
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Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Garlic Butter Noodles
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 674kcal
Author: Julie Evink
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
Add remaining ingredients and mix until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9.3% | Calcium: 25.5% | Iron: 10.6% LEAVE A COMMENT
Recipe adapted from: Taste of Home
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