Egg noodles are an essential part of Eastern European culinary culture, found on the menus of many different types of restaurants and often prepared at home as well.
They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors; some are thin and flat while others are round or even curly-shaped. Some people use them in soups while others prefer to cook them al dente and then top them with sauce or serve them with steamed vegetables and meats. Here are five recipes that showcase how versatile egg noodles can be when you know what to do with them!
Classic Buttered Noodles
It’s hard to beat a classic dish like buttered noodles. This is a simple yet satisfying recipe. Just boil up some egg noodles, and stir in butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Add in some grated Parmesan cheese and you’re done! This is the perfect comfort food for a cold night when you want something quick and easy to make. The next time you’re craving pasta or just need an easy meal that tastes good, try this one out.
Spinach Fettuccine with Chicken
This recipe is made with spinach fettuccine, chicken, garlic, salt, and black pepper. The ingredients are added to a pan of boiling water and cooked for about 10 minutes. This dish is served with a small amount of cream or butter on top. You can also add grated Parmesan cheese to the dish before serving it if desired. This dish is best served as an appetizer or side dish.
- 1 lb of fresh spinach fettuccine noodles
- 8 oz of cooked chicken breast (chopped) 8 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted) 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half 2 cups baby spinach leaves (chopped)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Add all of the pasta to a pot of salted water, and cook according to package instructions until just al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter then add garlic cooking until fragrant approximately 1 minute. Add chicken cooking for 3-4 minutes more or until heated stirring occasionally.
Add drained pasta back into the skillet along with heavy cream, stirring to combine thoroughly heating through an additional minute. Stir in baby spinach leaves and Parmesan cheese stirring once more before removing from heat and serve immediately topped with additional parmesan
The best way to make your noodles is by hand. If you want to save time and energy it is possible for you to use a food processor or mixer for some people. If you are not going to be serving these noodles right away I recommend that you keep them on wet paper towels in order so they will stay moist. Another tip if you are going to be storing them for some period of time it is recommended that you put them in freezer bags after they have dried out so that moisture does not accumulate while they are stored indoors.
Pesto & Mushroom Whole Wheat Pasta
This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and incorporates a handful of summer ingredients – pesto, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Add some whole wheat pasta and you have a delicious meal that’s good for you too!
1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta, salt, pepper, and oil to boiling water. Cook according to instructions on the box or package (usually about 8 minutes). Drain when done; set aside.
2. In the same pot, heat oil over medium heat and add garlic; cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add mushrooms; cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned but not crisp. Stir in tomato paste (or crushed tomatoes) then add pesto sauce; stir until the mixture is blended together well and begins to simmer. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Add cooked pasta to the pan along with basil leaves; cover with the lid and let sit off the heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir again before serving.
The key to cooking the mushrooms is allowing them to cook long enough so they brown slightly without being cooked all the way through (you want them to maintain their texture). They will continue cooking while they are covered with sauce and off the stovetop.
Stirring helps ensure that the mushrooms don’t stick to the bottom of your pan. Once you’ve added the pesto sauce and stirred it into the mushroom mixture, be sure to turn down the heat so it doesn’t come to a hard boil. And if at any point during this process, your skillet becomes dry, feel free to splash in more olive oil.
Pesto has lots of flavors, but it can also lend a bit of its green color to the noodles, which can sometimes happen if you’re using canned rather than fresh pesto. It’s fine! Give everything a little mix and proceed as normal. Enjoy!
Linguine Carbonara
This recipe starts by cooking the bacon in a pan until it’s nice and crispy. Next, fry the garlic in the bacon fat for one minute until it becomes fragrant. Add all of your chopped vegetables to the pan and fry them for two minutes before adding the cooked pasta to the skillet. Finally, stir in both egg yolks and heavy cream before letting it cook for one more minute.
Season with salt and pepper to taste then top everything off with a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese! Domenica’s Rustic Lasagna: Start by preparing Domenica’s tomato sauce. Once it is finished cooking, layer lasagna noodles on the bottom of a baking dish followed by meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozzarella. Repeat this process again so that you have three layers of noodles sauce-cheese at the end.
Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta
Try this recipe for a light and flavorful meal! I love how the richness of the butter combines with the brightness of the lemon to create a perfect balance. The best part is that it’s so simple to make.
Start by boiling your noodles in water until they are cooked al dente, then drain them in a colander and rinse them with cold water. In a small pot or pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, and pepper, then cook for about one minute before adding lemon juice. Finally add pasta, stirring well until combined. Serve and enjoy!
Conclusion
Noodles are a great way to add something new to your meal. From making a comfort dish feel fancy or adding some vegetables into the mix, noodles are versatile and can be served as a side dish, main dish, or even dessert! Whether you enjoy them in soup or prefer them fried, these five recipes have you covered.
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