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Bowl of buttered egg noodles with crumbled feta cheese and basil

Buttered Egg Noodles (with Feta Cheese)

Kitchen Ready Betty
These creamy buttered egg noodles with salty feta come together in just 20 minutes for the ultimate quick weeknight side dish. It’s a budget-friendly, kid-approved recipe that brings effortless comfort to any meal!
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Rest time (for butter to melt) 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads & Sides, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 368 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan with lid

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Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. wide egg noodles dry measurement
  • 4 tablespoon (½ stick) salted butter sliced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Boil noodles in salted water according to package directions. Drain, but do not rinse.
  • Return saucepan to stove with drained noodles, but away from hot burner. Add sliced butter and seasonings; cover and allow to rest for 5 minutes while butter melts.
  • Uncover, add feta, and stir to incorporate.
  • Plate immediately. Top individual servings with chopped basil or parsley and serve.

Notes

For the most flavorful buttered egg noodles, generously salt your boiling water—it should taste "salty as the sea" to season the noodles from the inside out. To achieve that perfect silky texture, drain but never rinse your noodles; keeping that natural starch helps the melted butter and tangy feta cling to every curve for a truly velvety finish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. To keep them silky, reheat with a splash of water or an extra pat of butter to loosen up those delicious egg noodles!

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 316mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 464IUCalcium: 116mgIron: 1mg
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