Pasta with Buttered Egg Sauce

Tender pasta is tossed with silky eggs, butter, Parmesan and fresh herbs for an easy comfort food dinner that’s fast enough for weeknights and elegant enough for company.

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Some nights you want dinner to feel like a hug without spending an hour in the kitchen. That’s exactly what this Pasta with Buttered Egg Sauce delivers. Tender pasta, silky eggs, rich butter and fresh herbs come together in about 15 minutes for a simple supper that’s cozy enough for rainy evenings and quick enough for busy weeknights.

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⭐️ Why this recipe works

• 🍝 Simple pantry ingredients create something special. Pasta, eggs, butter and Parmesan are kitchen staples that come together to make a surprisingly rich and satisfying meal.
• 🥚 The eggs become silky instead of scrambled. Tossing them with the hot pasta creates a soft, velvety sauce that coats every bite.
• ⏱️ It’s on the table in about 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something homemade without spending a lot of time cooking.
• 🌿 Fresh herbs brighten every bite. A sprinkle of parsley (or your favorite fresh herbs) adds freshness that balances the rich butter and cheese.
• ❤️ It’s pure comfort food. Cozy, buttery and satisfying, this is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself coming back to whenever you need an easy dinner that feels a little special.

These are a few of my favorite things: Soft scrambled eggs.  Perfectly cooked hot pasta.  Homemade butter.

This recipe brings all of those favorite ingredients together with a sprinkling of fresh herbs to make an easy supper that tastes wonderfully comforting. And it does it all in about 15 minutes.

So the next time you need a soothing supper—and you need it NOW—here’s how to make it.

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👩🏻‍🍳 Here’s how you make this recipe

If you break it down, this is basically a combination of buttered pasta mixed with very soft scrambled eggs and a little bit of herbs, but you need to put it together in a specific way to give it that perfect something something.

STEP 1: Start by cooking up your pasta – I like to use fettuccine for this one.  Among other things, it’s good for twirling.  I am a fan of twirling. When your pasta is done, scoop out some of the pasta water.

STEP 2: Next, scramble your eggs very, very gently in a generous amount of butter.  You want them barely set.

STEP 3: As soon as your eggs are set, add the cooked pasta and a handful of herbs – I’ve made this with parsley, with thyme and with sage and they are all wonderful.

STEP 4: Toss it gently with tongs until the eggs and the pasta are all mixed up.  If the eggs get a little too solid, add a little bit of pasta water to loosen things up.  You want it sauce-like.

STEP 5: Add just a little bit of salt and pepper and transfer it to warmed plates.

STEP 6: Twirl.

🤔 Recipe FAQs

All your worries just moved into the back seat, right? Scrambled eggs, pasta and butter. 

And if you want to work some veggies in there, swap out the eggs for some cherry tomatoes with this delectable recipe for Pasta with Buttered Tomato Sauce.

Buttered Pasta. Works every time. It’s proof that a handful of everyday ingredients can make one unforgettable pasta dinner.

🍽️ Want to round out your meal?

We like to get some veggie side dishes in on the action, and since anything with eggs is a natural to pair with anything bacon-y, try this recipe for tomato bacon green beans. Or you can throw caution to the wind and just have some Actual Bacon on the side…we love this brown sugar bacon with our whole heart.

If you would rather keep things more vegetarian, this recipe for a bowl of warm whipped carrots is just the comfort food ticket.

And no supper should end without dessert! I’m thinking we stay in the comfort food zone with some banana brownies!

🍝 Let’s make a bowl of buttery pasta that proves the simplest dinners are often the most memorable.

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Eggs, butter, pasta and a few herbs come together in a rich and silky sauce that is fast enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for company!

• Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American, Southern
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 6 ounces fettuccine
• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
• 3 eggs, beaten well
• 1–2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (parsley, thyme and sage all work well)
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta in heavily salted water until done. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large deep frying pan over medium heat. When it is melted, stir in eggs. Cook until just barely set, stirring once or twice to break them up.
3. Add pasta and herbs and toss with tongs until the pasta and eggs are combined. Add a little pasta water as needed to give the eggs a sauce-like consistency.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve right away on warm plates. Feel much better.

Notes

Eggs:  I usually use extra large, but you can use whatever eggs you have on hand and it will be just as delicious!

Pasta Water:  When pasta cooks, it releases starch into the water (that is what makes it a little cloudy. And since hopefully you have thoroughly salted your water, at the end of the pasta cooking time you have a starchy, salty water that is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT for making or loosening up a light pasta sauce. It’s truly magical.

Dried Herbs vs. Fresh:  If it is oregano or thyme or another softer dried herb then yes. Steer clear of the bigger ones like dried rosemary – they won’t soften up enough.

💫 Variations on this recipe

• 🥓 Add crispy bacon or pancetta. Sprinkle cooked bacon or pancetta over the finished pasta for a smoky, savory twist.
• 🍄 Toss in sautéed mushrooms. Earthy mushrooms pair beautifully with the buttery egg sauce.
• 🥬 Stir in spinach or peas. Add a handful of baby spinach or a cup of frozen peas during the last minute of cooking for extra color and veggies.
• 🌶️ Give it a little heat. Finish the pasta with a pinch of red pepper flakes or a few grinds of black pepper.
• 🧄 Add garlic. Sauté a clove or two of minced garlic in the butter before adding it to the pasta for even more flavor.
• 🧀 Try a different cheese. Pecorino Romano or Asiago are delicious alternatives to Parmesan.
• 🍋 Brighten it up. A little lemon zest over the finished pasta adds a fresh pop that complements the rich butter and eggs.
• 🐔 Make it heartier. Top with sliced grilled chicken, roasted shrimp or leftover rotisserie chicken for an easy protein boost.

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