Description
Garlic Noodles is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring Asian-inspired flavors. These savory noodles are cooked in a buttery garlic sauce, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of umami. Perfect as a standalone meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Spaghetti or Asian Egg Noodles:
8 ounces
Unsalted Butter:
4 tablespoons
Garlic, minced:
6 cloves
Soy Sauce:
1 tablespoon
Oyster Sauce:
1 tablespoon
Brown Sugar:
1 tablespoon
Fish Sauce (optional):
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
½ teaspoon
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
2 tablespoons
Sliced Green Onions or Chopped Parsley for Garnish (optional):
Optional
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté Garlic: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, and black pepper. Bubble the sauce, then add noodles.
- Combine: Toss noodles in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with shrimp, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.
- For a different texture, try using lo mein noodles or ramen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
