COWBOY BUTTER NOODLES | Quick, Flavor-Packed Butter Noodles Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

grated parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas provide protein at a lower cost.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage is often cheaper.

Bring water to a boil and salt it heavily.

Add egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.

In a large pan, heat avocado oil and add 1 cup of butter until melted.

Add 8-10 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, stirring to avoid burning.

Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon, fresh chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne to the pan.

Once the noodles are done, save a little pasta water and drain the rest.

Add red pepper flakes to the pan, then add the drained noodles and stir.

Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and reserved pasta water, stirring to combine.

Add 1 cup of grated provolone cheese and 1 cup of fresh grated parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and incorporated.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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