Buttered Noodles

Buttered noodles are a simple, comforting dish consisting of cooked pasta tossed with melted butter and often seasoned with salt and pepper. It's a staple in many Western cuisines, particularly in American and European home cooking, where it serves as a quick side dish or a light main course.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the butter, providing a quick source of energy. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, with minimal protein or fiber unless enhanced with additional ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Selenium	30 µg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Folate	80 µg
Vitamin A	150 µg
Vitamin D	0.2 µg

Per 1 cup (210 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, buttered noodles represent ultimate comfort food and simplicity, often associated with childhood or quick family meals. Nutritionally, it's a blank canvas that can be easily fortified with vegetables, herbs, or proteins to create a more balanced meal.