Rosemary Buttered Noodles
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this simple yet luxurious Rosemary Buttered Noodles recipe! Featuring tender fettuccine noodles coated in a silky, aromatic sauce of browned butter, fresh rosemary, and garlic, this dish is comfort food at its finest. A touch of reserved pasta water creates a light, velvety texture, while grated Parmesan cheese adds a rich, savory depth. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color, this 20-minute recipe is perfect for busy evenings or as a sophisticated side dish. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, these herb-infused buttered noodles are guaranteed to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine noodles (or your choice of pasta)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 0.25 cup pasta cooking water
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped rosemary and minced garlic to the melted butter. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the rest of the water.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the rosemary butter mixture. Toss to coat the noodles evenly.
Stir in the reserved pasta cooking water to help create a silky sauce that clings to the noodles.
Add the salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss again until everything is well combined and the cheese has melted into the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the noodles to serving plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.8 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.7 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 226 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 3071 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 512 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 216 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
