This oven baked 4-ingredient garlic parmesan noodle dish is the kind of simple comfort food that shows up at every family get-together in our little Midwestern town. My mother-in-law passed it down to me when I first joined the family, and it’s one of those recipes you can almost make on autopilot after a long day. It bakes up into a pan of tender noodles dripping with garlicky butter and topped with a golden, bubbly parmesan crust. If you’re looking for something cozy, kid-friendly, and ridiculously good with almost no effort, this is it.
Freshly baked garlic parmesan noodles in a metal pan
Freshly baked garlic parmesan noodles in a metal pan
Serve these garlic parmesan noodles straight from the metal baking pan while they’re still hot and the cheese is extra melty. They go wonderfully with a simple green salad, steamed broccoli, or roasted vegetables to balance the richness. For protein, pair them with baked chicken, meatloaf, or pan-seared pork chops. My family also loves them alongside a bowl of tomato soup or with a side of garlic bread for an extra-comforting, carb-happy night.
Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Noodles
Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 oz egg noodles (wide or medium)
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
Simple garlic parmesan noodle ingredients arranged on a kitchen counter
Simple garlic parmesan noodle ingredients arranged on a kitchen counter
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a metal 9×13-inch baking pan so the noodles release easily after baking.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until just al dente. You want them tender but not mushy since they’ll bake further in the oven.
Egg noodles boiling in a large pot on the stove
Egg noodles boiling in a large pot on the stove
While the noodles cook, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. Stir in the minced garlic (or garlic powder) until evenly combined and fragrant. Set aside.
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