Creamy Cafeteria Noodles
A nostalgic yet modern dish featuring egg noodles in a rich and creamy sauce, reminiscent of school cafeteria lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until they’re al dente. Drain them and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring to prevent scorching.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined and the cheese melts.
- Toss in the cooked egg noodles until fully coated in the sauce.
- Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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