So here’s the deal: every Tuesday I’m going to be sharing
one recipe that gets me through the week without having to rely on
takeout. Most of these recipes are
extremely easy to make, but all of them are definitely do-able. This means that there is no excuse to
eat out every time you’re hungry!
Also, as a college student, I can assure you that the “Freshman Fifteen”
is not a myth, but a reality. So
here’s the first recipe: Buttered Noodles.
Buttered noodles are one of the easiest meals that a person
can possibly make. It entails
boiling water, melting butter, and adding seasonings. The ingredients are so cheap that it just doesn’t make sense
to go out and buy it pre-made.
Also, please do not be intimidated by the idea of a stove. Yes, it’s hot, but it’s a fear you need
to face! So here we go! (P.S. normally I would have pictures, but unfortunately,
I left my camera cord at home).
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
1)
Pasta
2)
Butter
3)
Chicken Bullion
Optional:
4)
Ms. Dash Original Table Seasoning (Salt Free and
no MSG, always a good combo)
5)
Red Pepper Flakes (Cheap way to add flavor)
6)
Parmesan Cheese
When it comes to the pasta, I have
found that three types of pasta work well: penne, bowtie, and wide egg noodles…
Delicious! Instead of regular
butter, I like to use yogurt butter.
It’s much creamier than regular butter and definitely spreads easier!
Step 2: Cook the noodles
Add the noodles, 1 TBSP chicken
bullion and water to a pot. Boil
the noodles for the appropriate amount of time listed on box for al dente. I think that the chicken bullion in the
water helps to add flavor to the noodles.
Drain the noodles (unless you want chicken noodle soup, in that case,
you’re almost there!)
Step 3: Melt butter and add seasonings
It doesn’t matter if the noodles
are in the pot or the strainer, the butter will melt all the same. Add 2 TBSP of butter, 1 tsp of chicken
bullion, sprinkle in some Ms. Dash and red pepper flakes. Mix all of this together. If you want, grate some Parmesan cheese
on top of the noodles and enjoy!
There you have it!
One of my favorite knock-off recipes and a good comfort food that a
person can whip up in only 15 minutes!
I want to hear from you, what’s your favorite knock off food/quick
comfort?
so happy to see your blog! are you going to blog a tunastuff recipe? :)
ReplyDeleteThinking about it! : ) Any other suggestions for recipes?
DeleteI am sure daddy dippers would be very popular too--especially for those who need some encouragement to eat their raw veggies.
DeleteHere's my favorite quick comfort food: Super Breakfast NickMuffin
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge believer in the value of breakfast...this is for those days when you wake up late! This sandwich definitely got me through graduate school. I know that microwaving an egg seems ridiculous, but it works, and this blows away anything you'll find at a drive-thru.
1. Toast an English Muffin.
2. Lightly oil/butter a small bowl. Crack in an egg and break it up with a fork. Microwave between 30 seconds and 1 minute, until it's fully cooked. The egg sits in the bottom and makes a perfect circular shape to fit the muffin.
3. Slide the cooked egg out of the bowl and onto the muffin.
4. Top with shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese and lots of freshly ground pepper. I ALWAYS add hot sauce, too.
5. Throw the top half of the muffin on and eat up! I can make this in less than a minute and a half...perfect for those rushed mornings and it'll get you through until lunchtime. I know it's not gourmet, but we don't always have time to have a full country breakfast. :)
Love,
Nicholas