Fill the large pot 3/4 of the way full with water

Bring the water to a boil on the stovetop over medium-high heat

Cut the butter into 4 pieces

When the water is boiling, add the egg noodles

Boil for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally

Drain the noodles

Return the empty pot to the stovetop

Turn the heat to low

Add the butter to the pot, one piece at a time

Stir the butter so that it melts

Add the noodles to the butter in the pot

Stir to coat the noodles in the butter

Sprinkle the parsley over the noodles

Stir to combine

Serve