Garlic Noodles
Garlic noodles are the ultimate comfort food, combining perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, buttery garlic sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, offering a delightful mix of savory and slightly sweet flavors. With customizable options to suit any palate, these garlic noodles are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Toss the drained noodles into the pan with garlic butter. Add soy sauce and red pepper flakes, mixing well.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water while tossing until the noodles are well-coated in sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg