Savory Aromatic Garlic Noodles (Printable)
Savory noodles with rich garlic butter sauce, ready in 25 minutes. Perfect quick Asian-inspired dish for any meal.
# What You Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 8 oz spaghetti or Asian wheat noodles
→ Sauce
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 8 large garlic cloves, finely minced
05 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
06 - 2 tsp oyster sauce
07 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnishes
09 - 2 tbsp finely chopped scallions
10 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
11 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
02 - In a large skillet or wok, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Lower the heat and add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
04 - Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat the noodles in the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for silkiness.
05 - Remove from heat. Top with scallions, Parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent hours planning it
- The sauce creates this incredible glossy coating that clings to every single strand
- Uses pantry staples so you can make it any night without a special trip
02 -
- Burnt garlic turns bitter and ruins the entire dish so watch it like a hawk once it hits the pan
- The pasta water trick has saved me so many times when my sauce looked too thick or separated
03 -
- Grating garlic instead of mincing releases more oils and flavor into the sauce
- Room temperature butter melts more evenly and keeps your sauce silky smooth