Garlic Noodles
These Garlic Noodles are glossy, buttery, and packed with bold savory flavor from soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a full bulb of garlic. Finished with Parmesan and ready in just 20 minutes, they are rich enough to be dinner all on their own or the perfect side to your favorite protein.
Servings: 4
Calories: 551kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Asian noodles or spaghetti, I used Hakka style noodles
- 1 bulb garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- black pepper Freshly ground, to taste
- 2 green onions sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Asian noodles or spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour the sauce over the noodles. Toss to combine and coat the noodles evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are heated through.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
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Notes
- Cook the noodles just until al dente. They will continue cooking in the pan and you want them to stay bouncy, not soft.
- Keep the garlic at medium heat and stir often. You are looking for fragrant and lightly golden, not brown.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts smoother and coats the noodles better than pre shredded cheese.
- Taste before serving. A little extra black pepper or a tiny splash of soy sauce can bring everything into balance.
- To store leftovers, transfer cooled noodles to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add a splash of water or broth to a skillet over medium heat and toss gently until warmed through. This loosens the sauce and brings the noodles back to life. Avoid microwaving uncovered, as they can dry out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1434mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 0.4mg
