Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan (Print Version)
Tender egg noodles baked with garlicky butter and parmesan for a rich, golden crust.
# Ingredients:
Pasta
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12 oz wide or medium egg noodles
Butter mixture
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1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Cheese
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1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch metal baking pan to ensure easy release of noodles after baking.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until just al dente, tender but firm to the bite.
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While noodles cook, melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan. Stir in minced garlic or garlic powder until evenly combined and fragrant. Set aside.
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Drain noodles thoroughly and return them to the warm pot. Pour the garlic butter over noodles and toss gently to coat all strands evenly. Add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and toss until cheese begins to adhere to noodles.
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Transfer noodles to the prepared baking pan, spreading into an even layer for uniform baking. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan evenly over the top.
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Place pan on the middle oven rack and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until cheese is melted, lightly golden, and edges begin to crisp. Optionally, broil for 1 to 2 minutes to achieve a deep golden, bubbly crust—watching carefully to avoid burning.
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Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes to set the buttery cheese crust. Serve warm, scooping through the golden crust to enjoy noodles coated with melted butter and Parmesan.
# Notes:
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Resting the baked noodles enables butter to settle and the top crust to firm slightly for better texture.