If your kids aren’t the most adventurous eaters, our Favorite Butter Noodle Recipe is sure to be a winner! Make sure to cook extra though, because adults love these delicious Butter Noodles too. They are a simple classic recipe that go well as a main dish or side dish. You probably already have all the ingredients on hand so they’re great for a last minute, easy dinner!
As much as I would love for my kids to devour all the veggie filled recipes I post on here, the reality is that they eat these Butter Noodles way more than I would like to admit! I really can’t blame them though, because they’re so good! Every time I make them for the kids, I make a little extra because both my husband and I can’t help but pick at them too.
Butter noodles are a classic, simple recipe that people have many making for a long, long time. I started making them more after having kids and this is the recipe that I use most often. A lot of butter noodle recipes call for parmesan cheese, which is delicious, but I don’t always have that on hand, so I usually go really simple with just butter, soy sauce and salt and my kids go crazy for them.
Favorite Butter Noodle Recipe Ingredients
- Noodles – I think that the wavy egg noodles are traditionally used in most butter noodle recipes, but you can really use any kind of noodle you like. My kids really like this curly rotini.
- Butter – You can use regular butter or vegan butter for this recipe. If using salted butter, just keep that in mind when adding the amounts of soy sauce and salt. Oil can also be used in place of the butter. I frequently make this recipe with olive oil.
- Soy Sauce – The soy sauce mixed with the butter has are really good, almost umami flavor! Instead of soy sauce, you could also use liquid aminos, coconut aminos or tamari.
- Salt – Most of the saltiness in this recipe comes from the soy sauce, but it’s nice to add a little bit of regular salt in too.
- Parmesan Cheese (optional) – I don’t usually add parmesan cheese to my butter noodle recipe, unless I have some on hand, but you are more than welcome to add some grated parmesan to finish yours off with.
How To Make The Best Easy Butter Noodles
- Fill a large pot with water and place of medium-high heat on the stove. Once water is boiling, add your pasta and cook according to package directions. Feel free to add a big pinch of salt to the water, if desired.
- Once pasta is finished cooking, drain well and add back to the pot. Add in the butter and soy sauce and turn the heat on low. Stir together well until the butter has completely melted and then cook pasta until there isn’t really any liquid (from the butter and soy sauce) left in the bottom of the pan.
- Season with salt, to taste and enjoy! You can garnish with fresh herbs if your child allows that 🙂
Noodle Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- Can this pasta recipe be made with gluten free pasta? Yes, you should easily be able to use your favorite gluten free pasta in this recipe.
- Can these butter noodles be made vegan? Yes, instead of regular butter, you could use a vegan butter substitute or even olive oil.
- How long will leftovers last in the refrigerator? Leftover noodles will last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator, when stored in an airtight container. Leftovers can be re-heated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- What should these butter noodles be served with? These butter noodles are great on their own, or they can be served with lots of different foods, including: cooked vegetables, raw vegetables, salad, chicken nuggets, garlic bread, fruit, etc…
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below and I will get back to you ASAP!
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My Kid’s Favorite Butter Noodle Recipe
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
If your kids aren’t the most adventurous eaters, our Favorite Butter Noodle Recipe is sure to be a winner! Make sure to cook extra though, because adults love these delicious Butter Noodles too. They are a simple classic recipe that go well as a main dish or side dish. You probably already have all the ingredients on hand so they’re great for a last minute, easy dinner!
Ingredients
- 16 oz noodles, you can use your favorite noodles, bite sized or spaghetti will work
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter*
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, I use low sodium
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and place of medium-high heat on the stove. Once water is boiling, add your pasta and cook according to package directions. Feel free to add a big pinch of salt to the water, if desired.
- Once pasta is finished cooking, drain well and add back to the pot. Add in the butter and soy sauce and turn the heat on low. Stir together well until the butter has completely melted and then cook pasta until there isn’t really any liquid (from the butter and soy sauce) left in the bottom of the pan.
- Season with salt, to taste and enjoy! You can garnish with fresh herbs if your child allows that 🙂
Notes
My ingredient measurements are just suggestions, feel free to use less or more of any ingredients you like.
*You can use either salted or unsalted butter, but if you use salted butter, you might want to adjust the amount of soy sauce and salt.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
This was so yummy and easy! My 9 month old was a huge fan, which is fantastic considering how much of a picky eater he is. Thanks for sharing 🙂
That’s so great to hear!! My kids are 4 and 7 and still eat it all the time, haha!