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cafeteria noodles topped with chopped parsley in an orange and white bowl, laid out on a green background next to a cutting board and pot of noodles.
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5 from 5 votes

Easy Cafeteria Noodles

This recipe is simple, creamy and nostalgic. Cafeteria noodles should be a staple in all households!
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4
Calories: 646kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.38

Ingredients

  • 100 g butter (£2.00/2)
  • 400 g noodles/pasta of choice (£0.65)
  • 400 g can of cream of chicken soup (£0.65)
  • 400 ml chicken broth (£2.60)
  • Handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped to serve (£0.60)
  • 400 ml water

Cupboard Essentials

  • Black pepper
  • Salt
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • Start by adding the broth to a large saucepan over a medium heat. Once hot, slowly pour in the cream of chicken soup, whisking continuously to combine.
  • Add the water and noodles or pasta of choice. Once it starts to boil, set your timer to 10 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened. Turn off the heat, then add the butter and a generous amount of black pepper.
  • Season with additional salt if necessary and top with fresh parsley. Dive in!

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1242mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg