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Creamy Alfredo pasta with herbs and cheese.

Southern Cafeteria Noodles

Diana Rattray
Savor the comfort of southern cafeteria noodles, a simple, nostalgic dish perfect for all occasions.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 281
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tsp chicken bouillon granules or base
  • 8 ounces egg noodles, (wide )
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup, (10.5 ounces)
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk, optional (or heavy cream)
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Fine salt, if needed
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives (optional)

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Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the chicken broth and bouillon to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions or until tender.
    1 quart low sodium chicken broth | 1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules or base | 8 ounces egg noodles
    Boiled egg noodles in a pot with cooking water.
  • Add the butter, soup, evaporated milk (if using), and pepper to the noodles and stir to blend. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. The bouillon, broth, and condensed soup should add enough saltiness, but taste the noodles before serving and adjust with salt if necessary. Stir in the parsley and chives (if using).
    4 tbsp unsalted butter | 1 can cream of chicken soup | 1/4 cup evaporated milk | 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper | Fine salt, if needed | 2 tbsp chopped parsley | 1 tbsp chopped chives (optional)
    Creamy pasta with herbs and sauce in a pot.
  • Serve hot as a side dish or main lunch or dinner dish.
    Creamy pasta with herbs in a white bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 962mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 377IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword cafeteria noodles, southern food
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