Step 1

Cook noodles in liberally salted water per manufacturer’s instructions. Reserve 3/4 cup hot pasta water then drain well.

Step 2

While noodles are cooking, sauté onion in butter in a large skillet for 5-7 minutes or until light golden brown. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Step 3

Add 3/4 cup hot pasta water (from cooking the noodles) to the onions. Stir in Lipton Onion Soup Mix then cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until dried onions are soft. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Add cooked, drained noodles and sour cream to onion mixture then gently stir until evenly combined.

Step 5

Garnish with chives if desired.