These Garlic Noodles feature fresh garlic, Parmesan, and soy sauce, creating a delightful blend of sweet, pungent, salty, and umami flavors.
If you enjoy savory noodle dishes, consider trying the 30-Minute Shrimp Chow Mein or Spaghetti and Meat Sauce.
Recipe Details
This flavorful Garlic Noodles dish is a simple and quick recipe that pleases everyone and is perfect for busy nights.
- TASTE: Bursting with fresh garlic flavor, these noodles offer a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami tastes.
- TEXTURE: The pasta is cooked al dente to provide a chewy texture, complemented by a thin sauce that coats the noodles.
- TIME: Ready in just 22 minutes.
- EASE: A super easy and straightforward recipe. Just follow the instructions for a dish you’ll love to make.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Garlic- Freshly chopped garlic provides the best aroma and flavor for this dish.
- Soy sauce- A salty, umami sauce that forms the base for the dish’s sauce.
- Oyster sauce- Sweet, salty, and umami-rich ingredient.
- Sesame oil- Nutty and earthy flavors derived from sesame seeds.
- Fish sauce- Salty, briny, and slightly sweet sauce with a unique pungent flavor that enhances the Garlic Noodles.
- Green onion- Milder onion variety, adding a lovely flavor and texture to the dish.
- Brown sugar- Adds sweetness to balance the saltiness of the sauces.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute different noodles- Try Canton noodles, angel hair pasta, egg noodles, gluten-free pasta, or ramen noodles.
- Add red pepper flakes- Spice up the Garlic Noodles with red pepper flakes for added heat.
- Add protein- Enhance the dish with grilled chicken, meatballs, shrimp, crab, or sausage for a heartier meal.
How to Make Garlic Noodles
- Combine the wet ingredients. Mix oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a bowl and set aside.
- Cook the garlic. Melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat, sauté mixed garlic for about 20 seconds.
- Add the sauce. Immediately add the sauce to the pan.
- Cook the noodles. Boil well-salted water and cook spaghetti al dente.
- Add the pasta to the sauce. Transfer cooked noodles from the pot to the sauce in the pan, allowing some hot pasta water to carry over.
- Add parmesan. Incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, mix well, and garnish with chopped green onions.
Pro Tip: Use block Parmesan for a smoother sauce as pre-grated cheese doesn’t melt as well.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t use low sodium soy sauce- Regular sodium soy sauce is recommended for the best flavor profile.
- Cook the pasta al dente- To prevent overcooking, ensure the noodles are cooked al dente for a chewy texture.
- Use pasta water in the sauce. A bit of hot pasta water adds starch to thicken the sauce and help it adhere better to the noodles.
- Use block Parmesan cheese- Grate a block of Parmesan for a smoother sauce compared to pre-grated cheese.
FAQs
This Asian fusion Garlic Noodles dish includes butter, Parmesan cheese, brown sugar, and key Asian ingredients such as soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce, with fresh garlic being the star ingredient.
Garlic noodles can last for 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.
Serving Ideas
These Garlic Noodles are a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and umami flavors, making them an excellent choice to serve with other delightful dishes. Pair them with a variety of options like bread, salads, soups, and vegetables.
- Breads: Consider serving this dish with Rustic Bread (overnight), Focaccia Bread, Sourdough Bread, or Brioche Buns (VIDEO).
- Salads: These garlic noodles pair well with an Antipasto Salad, Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad, Spinach Salad, or Warm Broccoli Salad.
- Soups: Enjoy these Garlic Noodles with a comforting bowl of Potato Leek Soup, Shrimp Tempura Udon Soup, Chicken Wild Rice Soup, or She Crab Soup.
- Vegetables: Serve them alongside Sauteed Garlic Asparagus, Air Fryer Green Beans, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, or Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli.
Prepare in Advance
Prepare ahead: You can make the garlic sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to combine it with the pasta and parmesan.
Storage: Store these Garlic Noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Freezing: For longer storage, freeze the noodles in a freezer-safe container or freezer ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Explore More Delicious Noodle Dishes!
- Chicken Chow Mein
- Sesame Noodle Salad (Funchoza)
- Easy Japchae Recipe
- Shrimp Tempura Udon Soup
Complete Recipe Instructions
Garlic Noodles
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce NOT low sodium
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
- Mix well and set aside.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add butter, and stir in minced garlic for about 20 seconds once melted and hot.
- Immediately add the sauce to the pan.
- Boil a pot of well-salted water, and cook the spaghetti noodles until al dente. Remember to save some pasta water to use in the sauce.
- Add the cooked noodles from the pot directly to the sauce pan. The pasta will retain some hot pasta water that will help thicken the sauce and allow it to coat the spaghetti better.
- Next, mix in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well and top with chopped green onions. Tip: Grating the parmesan from a block will result in a smoother sauce compared to using pre-grated cheese.
Nutrition
– Trans Fat: 0.5g
– Cholesterol: 34mg
– Sodium: 802mg
– Potassium: 198mg
– Fiber: 2g
– Sugar: 4g
– Vitamin A: 462 IU
– Vitamin C: 3mg
– Calcium: 107mg
– Iron: 1mg
