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A creamy baked spaghetti casserole in a rectangular baking dish, topped with a golden-brown crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Oven-Baked Garlic Parmesan Noodles

Simple 4-ingredient oven-baked garlic Parmesan noodles with a golden, bubbly cheese crust. Tender egg noodles tossed in garlicky butter and Parmesan, then baked until perfect. Pure Midwestern comfort food.
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Prep Time 14 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz egg noodles wide or medium
  • 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (or 1½ teaspoons garlic powder)
  • 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese divided

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch metal baking pan, large pot

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch metal baking pan.
  2. Cook egg noodles in salted water until just al dente; drain well.
  3. Melt butter and stir in minced garlic or garlic powder.
  4. Toss drained noodles with the garlicky butter until coated.
  5. Add 1 cup Parmesan and toss again.
  6. Spread noodles in the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining ½ cup Parmesan on top.
  7. Bake 18–22 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden. Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for deeper color.
  8. Rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

Cook noodles only to al dente. Freshly grated Parmesan gives the best melt and crust. Watch closely if broiling. Leftovers reheat well in the oven. Very forgiving and easy to customize.