Add the noodles, just a few at a time, to the boiling water. Once all the noodles are added, cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain (but do not rinse). For a garlic butter noodle, add 2-4 Tablespoons salted butter and 3 cloves minced garlic to the warm stockpot.Warm until butter is melted.Return the noodles to the stockpot and toss with garlic butter mixture.Add 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.rain (but do not rinse). For a garlic butter noodle, add 2-4 Tablespoons salted butter and 3 cloves minced garlic to the warm stockpot. Warm until butter is melted. Return the noodles to the stockpot and toss with garlic butter mixture. Add 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.