This dish is pure Midwestern comfort—simple, cozy, and always welcome at family gatherings. My mother-in-law passed it down when I first joined the family, and it quickly became one of those recipes you can make almost on autopilot after a long day. Tender noodles soak up garlicky butter, then bake under a golden parmesan crust that bubbles into perfection. Kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and ridiculously easy—this is the kind of recipe that never goes out of style.

Oven-Baked Garlic Parmesan Noodles (4 Ingredients)

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch metal baking pan.
2. Cook noodles in salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain well.
3. Melt butter and stir in garlic until fragrant. Toss noodles with the garlic butter until glossy.
4. Mix in 1 cup parmesan, coating the noodles evenly.
5. Spread noodles in the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup parmesan over the top.
6. Bake 18–22 minutes, until cheese is melted, lightly golden, and edges are crisping.
7. For a deeper crust, broil 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
8. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Scoop through the golden top to reveal buttery, cheesy noodles underneath.