Garlic Noodles Asian Style (Printable)

Buttery garlic noodles with Asian-inspired flavors, ready in 25 minutes for a quick and satisfying meal.

# 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 (vegetarian oyster sauce, if needed)
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 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.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between savory and slightly sweet, coating every strand of noodle like a warm embrace
  • It transforms basic pantry ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
  • You can customize the toppings based on what is in your fridge, making it endlessly adaptable
02 -
  • Browned garlic becomes bitter quickly, so keep a close eye and stir constantly during that first minute of cooking
  • The pasta water is crucial for achieving that restaurant style glossy coating, so do not pour it down the drain
  • These noodles are best eaten right away, as the sauce will thicken and the noodles will absorb more moisture as they sit
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate the garlic for a paste like texture that distributes more evenly through the sauce
  • Warm your serving bowls in the oven for a few minutes so the noodles stay piping hot longer

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