Description
Garlic Noodles is a quick and easy 30-minute recipe featuring tender noodles tossed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with savory soy and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a versatile side dish, this flavorful recipe uses simple pantry staples to deliver bold, garlicky goodness with optional spice and protein variations.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- Spaghetti or Egg Noodles – about 8 oz
Sauce
- 4–6 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Sesame Oil
Finish and Garnish
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain them well, saving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water to help loosen the sauce later if needed.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: While the noodles cook, melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden but not burnt, about 1-2 minutes. This garlic-infused butter is the base of your sauce.
- Combine the Noodles and Sauce: Add the drained noodles directly to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss to coat the noodles evenly. Pour in the soy sauce and a drizzle of olive or sesame oil, stirring well to mix the flavors together. If the mixture feels too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve a glossy, silky texture.
- Finish with Cheese and Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the noodles, tossing gently, so the cheese melts into the sauce. Finally, scatter chopped green onions and red pepper flakes on top for color and a little spark of flavor. Your Garlic Noodles are ready to serve!
Notes
- Use Fresh Garlic for the most vibrant flavor.
- Don’t burn the garlic; cook on medium heat and stir constantly.
- Reserve pasta water to help bind the sauce and adjust consistency.
- Toss cheese in off heat to prevent clumping.
- Adjust soy sauce for saltiness, especially if using salted butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg