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Creamy Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe in a large bowl on a dark brown wooden table, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Sonia Khan

Easy Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe ( 10-Minute Recipe)

This Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe is rich, buttery, garlicky, and ready in just 10 minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s the perfect quick comfort food for busy weeknights, lazy lunches, or an easy side dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, quick meals, Side Dish
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.