Buttered Noodles ~

A dairy-free spin on the quick and easy comfort food classic!

Serve as a main dish with roasted veggies or as a side with Baked Pesto Tofu.

I like this simple pasta because it’s made with budget-friendly ingredients that I pretty much always have on hand. Perfect for days when groceries are running low.

This buttered noodles recipe even earned two hearty thumbs up from my picky 10-year old!

The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity. You don’t even have to drain the pasta water! Seriously. Butter and water are emulsified during the cooking process to create the sauce. I’ll admit, I was hesitant to try this cooking method at first but it totally works!

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Ingredients for Vegan Buttered Noodles

4 cups vegan chicken-style broth
10 tablespoons vegan butter, divided
16 ounces rotini, or other medium-wide pasta
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Ingredient Notes

Traditional buttered noodle recipes call for egg noodles which are medium-wide and flat with a little curve to them. For this recipe, any medium-size pasta will work. Rotini, farfalle, orecchiete, and cavatappi are all good choices.

How to Make Dairy-Free Buttered Noodles

STEP ONE: Into a large pasta pot over medium-high heat, add the chicken-style broth and 5 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil then add the pasta.

STEP TWO: Turn the heat down to a medium-low boil. Cook, stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes, until the pasta reaches al dente consistency and the liquid is mostly evaporated.

STEP THREE: Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until the butter is completely melted.

STEP FOUR: Adjust seasoning to taste, sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

Tip for Success

Control the heat! It’s important to turn the heat down after adding the noodles. You want the liquid boiling but not so vigorously that the liquid evaporates before the noodles are cooked. If that happens, just adjust the heat and add a little extra broth as needed.

How to Dress Up Buttered Noodles

Try these additions just prior to serving:

Vegan Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle over the top for added depth of flavor.
Red Pepper Flakes: Turn up the heat!
Truffle Oil: A light drizzle adds nice earthy undertones.

Storage

Leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container. Buttered noodles are best served within a day or two.

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