Oven Baked Amish Cream Noodles

This easy 3-ingredient Amish cream noodles recipe is the perfect comfort food for a cozy weeknight dinner. Dry fettuccine is baked directly in a rich combination of heavy cream and butter, creating tender noodles coated in a naturally creamy sauce with almost no prep work.

With only three main ingredients and one baking dish, these creamy baked noodles are an easy side dish for roast chicken, meatloaf, or beef dishes. They are also delicious on their own when you want a simple, filling meal that feels homemade and comforting.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dry fettuccine, broken in half
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• Optional: salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: fresh parsley for serving

How to Make Amish Cream Noodles

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 9×13-inch ceramic baking dish.
2. Arrange the dry, broken fettuccine in an even layer in the baking dish.
3. Slowly pour the heavy cream over the noodles, making sure as much of the pasta as possible is covered.
4. Scatter the pieces of butter evenly over the top.
5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Carefully remove the foil and stir the noodles thoroughly, making sure the softened pasta is coated with the cream and melted butter.
7. Cover again and continue baking for another 20–25 minutes, or until the noodles are completely tender.
8. For lightly golden edges, uncover the dish during the final 5–10 minutes of baking.
9. Let the noodles rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Season with black pepper and optional parsley.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 3 main ingredients: A simple recipe made with everyday ingredients.
• Easy one-pan dinner: Everything cooks together in one baking dish, which means less cleanup.
• Creamy and comforting: Heavy cream and butter create a rich, silky coating for the noodles.
• Minimal preparation: There is no need to boil the pasta separately before baking.
• Budget-friendly comfort food: Simple pantry and refrigerator staples turn into a satisfying side dish.
• Perfect for busy weeknights: Most of the cooking happens in the oven while you take care of other things.
• Easy to customize: Add seasonings, cooked chicken, or browned beef for a heartier meal.

Helpful Tips

Stir halfway through baking: This is important for helping the noodles cook evenly and become coated in the creamy sauce.

Watch the moisture: If the pasta still looks dry before it becomes tender, add a small splash of heavy cream around the edges and continue baking.

Season simply: Salt and freshly ground black pepper are enough to enhance the buttery cream sauce. A little parsley adds fresh color at the end.

Try egg noodles: Wide egg noodles can be substituted for the fettuccine. Begin checking them earlier because they may cook more quickly.

Make it a complete meal: Stir in cooked shredded chicken or browned ground beef after the first baking stage, then return the dish to the oven until everything is hot and the noodles are tender.

What to Serve With Creamy Baked Noodles

These Amish cream noodles make a comforting side dish for roasted chicken, baked chicken, meatloaf, roast beef, or other hearty main dishes. For a lighter plate, serve them with green beans, peas, roasted carrots, or a crisp green salad.