Skillet Buttered Noodles with Parmesan and Peas

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Simple buttered egg noodles tossed with sweet peas and Parmesan cheese for a comforting, quick-to-make pasta perfect for picky eaters. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs egg noodles, unsalted butter, frozen peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 10 oz egg noodles and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain the noodles and return them to the pot.
  2. Step 2: While noodles cook, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup frozen peas and sauté for 3-4 minutes until peas are heated through and tender.
  3. Step 3: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the peas. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to combine and warm through for 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and coating the noodles evenly.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side if desired.

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