You’re never too old for a plate of buttered noodles.

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We love the nostalgia of buttered noodles.

Learn how to make buttered noodles.

Southern Living Buttered Noodles on a plate to serve

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Ingredients

1Tbsp.kosher salt

8oz.

Add noodles and cook according to the time listed on the package or until pasta is al dente.

Drain pasta, and return to pot.

Southern Living Buttered Noodles cooking the pasta

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Add butter and cheese:

Add butter and pepper, and toss until melted.

Add cheese, tossing quickly until melted.

Taste and add more salt or pepper, if desired.

Southern Living Buttered Noodles drained and returned to pan

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Serve:

Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with additional cheese, if using.

What Kind of Pasta Should You Use for Buttered Noodles?

you could use your favorite punch in of pasta for buttered noodles.

Southern Living Buttered Noodles adding the butter

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You’ll just want to adjust the cooking time according to the package instructions.

What if I don’t have a scale?

A quarter of a package will serve two.

Southern Living Buttered Noodles adding the cheese to the pan

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Southern Living Buttered Noodles tossing the pasta together

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Southern Living Buttered Noodles in a serving bowl

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Southern Living Buttered Noodles Ingredients

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