We’re not yet two weeks into 2014, so I think that technically I can squeeze in one more ode to 2013, right?
2013 was a great year, a fabulous year in fact. It was filled with amazing opportunities and new relationships that came my way thanks to this sweet lil’ blog o’ mine. Sing that 3 times fast to the Axl’s Sweet Child O’ Mine and you’ll feel my vibe.
While I’ve already declared my word for 2014, with 365 days to cover there’s certainly room for one more. And most likely a few others too. That’s why I’m adding this one to the hat: Simplify.
One thing I heard over and over from friends and family in 2013 was this: “I was going to call you, but you’re SO BUSY,” or “I was going to ask you to go/stay/play but you’re SO BUSY.”
Was I really THAT busy? TOO busy for my family and friends?
I suppose I made it seem that way. Since it seemed that my standard answer when people asked, “How are you doing?” was some form of, “Things are good, I’m just really busy / I was up late last night finishing things up / Sorry I’m not going to make it, I have to get this done.” It’s no wonder my dance card seemed too full to them. Maybe I played the martyr one time way too many.
2013 was the year for me being a lame friend, family member and hostess.
Which is why I’m adding the word Simplify to my list of words for 2014. Simplify and don’t make things so hard. Simplify and stop making things SEEM so hard.
My friend Courtney wrote a post about this, and she coaches me about it all of the time. I just have to learn to listen. She’s smart that way.
Well Courtney, as my mom the pre-school teacher says, I’ve put on my listening ears and I’m ready. So why not start in the kitchen?
There are plenty of complicated pasta recipes out there, some with sausage, some with shrimp and some that play happily with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. But sometimes the simplest are the most satisfying. My Easy Parmesan Noodles is exactly one of those recipes.
Simple noodles, butter, salt and pepper and creamy parmesan topped with a sprinkling of parsley. This noodle recipe does double duty as a full-blown dinner or a side for chicken, surf or turf.
It’s easy that way.
Get my Easy Parmesan Noodles recipe and the see the rest of my Go Bold with Butter recipes here.
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 heaping tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
- Add butter to still warm pot and melt over low heat. Turn off heat and add noodles to pot and toss with butter. Add Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup of cooking liquid at time as needed to moisten. Season with kosher salt and pepper and add parsley. Serve immediately.
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These are some of the prettiest ‘plain’ noodles I’ve ever seen! Just the clarity in your images of EACH individual noodle is mindblowing! So, so, so pretty! pinned
These types of pasta reminds us that food doesn have to complicated to taste wonderful. Good egg noodles,butter and pasta is all you need for a good meal but it never hurts to have more cheese right?
I love the use of lights in your photos.
amen to keeping it simple girrrrl!! this looks faboosh
Love this simple recipe – very comforting!
My Dad would make us a version of this growing up (adding in some cut up potatoes) and it was, and still is to this day, the dish my sister and I request when he’s cooking. Something about it is just pure, simple and oh-so delicious. And no matter how many times we make it ourselves, Dad’s is always better.
Gorgeous, I’d happily eat these noodles every day of the week!
I love simple recipes like this! Totally delicious and totally easy.
This looks gorgeous, Heidi!
Love that word, simplicity, and love this recipe. Beautiful Heidi!
When you simplify, you create more time for skiing. It’s a win, win. #DoIT
You know it snow sister.
So simple, but sounds delicious.
Great shots, the one in the pan is my favorite, and you’re so right — simplify, simplify, simplify!
My word for 2014 is Simplify too. I feel like I’ve lost touch with people in my day to day from being too busy too, so I can totally relate! These noodles look perfect Heidi!
Yum! It’s tomorrow’s dinner. Your photos always make anything look marvelous.
I am trying hard to simplify too. It is a 2014 goal!
Love the noodles. I make these all the time. It is was I grew up on except the parm is a new and welcomed addition!
I seriously made this same kind of thing in high school with pasta shells…just so comforting. Your recipe brings me back…I think I need this for dinner tonight!
I totally agree, the simplest meals are the most satisfying! These noodles sound delicious! That last picture is just mouthwatering!
Yummy and easy!
“So why not start in the kitchen” <– yes!! I totally agree! I love this one, Heidi!
I am all about simplifying this year!! (And hopefully that will mean I’ll get to see you more, too!) This is a perfect meal to me. Nothing better better than noodles and cheese!
This is similar to what my mom used to do when I was growing up except she would brown the butter a bit…gave it a little extra something 🙂
This used to be the only thing I would eat when I was a kid – I haven’t had it in years!
Love the idea of simplicity for 2014 – I also always find myself answering the question “How are you doing?” with some form of “busy”. It’s something that I’ve been trying to work on for 2014, by doing a bit of simplifying myself but also just learning to phrase my answers and mindset differently!
My mom used to make these when I was growing up, and I have made them for my own family for 23 years now. Always a great impromptu side when I forget to plan one, using whatever pasta I have on hand – everything is a staple on always on hand.
I see this was for 2014, but I just found it. I have made this dish for a fast delish dish. There is only one more ingredient I use, Garlic!! Every one loves it!!! Nice to know it wasn’t my invention.
can you replace the Parmesan with mozzarella?
I did what they said to do but I added Parmesan cheese with it and OMG it was so delicious
I did what they said to do but I added some Parmesan cheese with that OMG it was so delicious
I Did what they said to do but i add some Parmesan cheese with it OMG it was so delicious
What do you mean add cooking liquid? Do you mean water or vegetable oil?
The water you cooked the noodles in
I made this recipe and it was delicious. The only problem I had was that the Parmesan kind of clumped up on me while I was mixing everything together to serve it. Can you give me any tips so this doesn’t happen. Thanks
I know this is from 2014, but here I am in 2017 still making this. My daughter loves this and so do I! My pregnancy craving!
how much fat is their and how many calories it is for homework plz tell me