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Creamy Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe in a large bowl on a dark brown wooden table, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
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Easy Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe ( 10-Minute Comfort Food)

Whip up these easy garlic butter noodles in just 10 minutes! Creamy, buttery, and full of garlicky flavor, this simple garlic butter noodles recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, cozy lunches, or when you crave comfort food.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, quick meals
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Noodles
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley optional

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling noodles
  • Large skillet or pan
  • Wooden spoon or tongs for tossing noodles
  • Measuring Spoons & Cups

Method
 

  1. Cook the noodles: Boil salted water, cook noodles until al dente, drain, reserve ¼ cup pasta water.
  2. Make the garlic butter sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Combine noodles and sauce: Add noodles, toss gently with garlic butter, add reserved pasta water if needed.
  4. Add cheese and seasonings: Sprinkle Parmesan (optional), season with salt & pepper, toss until creamy.
  5. Garnish and serve: Top with parsley or chives, serve immediately.

Notes

  • These noodles are best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or milk to restore creaminess.
  • Customize with chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or a spicy twist for variety.
  • Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy lunches, or quick comfort food.