Sometimes the simplest meals just hit the spot. Buttered noodles are one of those comfort foods that never get old.
For this version of buttered noodies, we add some sautéed swiss chard and suddenly it feels like you're eating a gourmet bowl of pasta, because veggies just amplify it.
This buttered noodles with swiss chard recipe is the weeknight dinner you'll keep coming back to each week, guaranteed.
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Recipe at a Glance:
- Cook Time - Boiling noodles, sautéing the shard, and mixing it altogether takes just under 30 minutes.
- Cook Level - If you can boil water, you can make this recipe. Trust me, it's ridiculously simple.
- Taste - Buttery, slightly bitter, sweet, salty, and nutty.
- Best Served With - If you make a large batch of this, be sure to pair it with my juicy pan fried chicken cutlets or Italian chicken meatballs. You could also make this alongside lamb chops with chimichurri or buffalo meatballs (trust me, this would be fire!).
Tried and True Tips and Key Reminders
- Keep the noodles al dente. Al dente gives the pasta a nice resistance when bitten into, and it's not mush. Cook the egg noodles a minute or two before fully cooked.
- Use enough butter to make sure each noodle gets slathered with it. The whole reason behind making buttered noodles is to, in fact, taste the butter along with the noodles and the chard.
The Main Ingredients
- Rainbow Swiss Chard - I love using swiss chard as a dark, leafy green, as it's got a lot of flavor and wilts really well with sautéed.
- Olive Oil - The olive oil is used to help coat the swiss chard as it softens.
- Egg Noodles - Egg noodles are essentially pasta just made with egg. They're super flavorful, and hold up well with the chard.
- Butter - This wouldn't be buttered noodles without butter, and we use a LOT. We need to make sure all the egg noodles are coated well with the butter.
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.
Step by Step Process Photos
Step 1: Begin by chopping the chard into smaller pieces, similar to cutting lettuce, then set aside.
Step 2: In a medium sauté pan, add in two tablespoons of oil, then add in the chard. Sauté for 5-7 minutes on medium heat, then turn off the heat once the chard has wilted.
Step 3: Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and add in the egg noodles (or noodles of choice). Cook until al dente, then strain and add back to the pot. Add the tablespoons of butter to the egg noodles and mix to melt.
Step 4: Top with salt and pepper and continue to stir until the butter has fully melted. To the egg noodles, add in the swiss chard and toss to combine. Serve.
Simple Swaps and Substitutions
- Pasta - swap out the egg noodles for your favorite gluten-free version.
- Butter - use vegan or dairy-free alternatives for butter.
- Chard - not into chard? Swap for arugula, spinach, or kale!
Frequently Asked Questions
Add any leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. For reheating, lay a damp paper towel on top of the pasta in a microwave safe bowl, then heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
Cooking the pasta to al dente will keep the pasta from falling apart, and gives the pasta a nice bite when eaten. Also, don't forget to salt the water while it boils! It helps give the pasta flavor from the inside out.
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Easy and Quick Buttered Noodles with Swiss Chard Recipe
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 strainer
- 1 frying pan
- tongs
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch swiss chard rinsed and chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tbs butter
- 1 cup egg noodles
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Begin by chopping the chard into smaller pieces, similar to cutting lettuce, then set aside. In a medium sauté pan, add in two tablespoons of oil, then add in the chard.1 large bunch swiss chard, 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes on medium heat, then turn off the heat once the chard has wilted.1 large bunch swiss chard
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and add in the egg noodles (or noodles of choice). Cook until al dente, then strain and add back to the pot.1 cup egg noodles
- Add the tablespoons of butter to the egg noodles and mix to melt. Top with salt and pepper and continue to stir until the butter has fully melted.4 tbs butter, salt, pepper
- To the egg noodles, add in the swiss chard and toss to combine. Serve.
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