Garlic Noodles Savory Aromatic (Printable)
Buttery garlic-infused noodles with savory Asian seasonings, ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll 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)
# Directions:
01 - Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Set aside.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until melted. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not browned.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir continuously until sugar dissolves and sauce is well combined, about 30 seconds.
04 - Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss vigorously with tongs or wooden spoon until evenly coated in sauce. Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to achieve silky consistency.
05 - Remove from heat immediately. Top with scallions, Parmesan cheese, and toasted sesame seeds as desired. Serve hot while aromatic.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
- You probably have everything you need in your pantry right now
02 -
- The garlic can go from perfect to burnt in seconds so watch it like a hawk once it hits the pan
- That reserved pasta water is liquid gold dont forget it it makes all the difference between dry and silky noodles
03 -
- Minced garlic should be roughly the same size so it cooks evenly
- Room temperature butter melts more smoothly with the oil creating a better emulsion