Garlic Noodles
Garlic noodles are a quick and flavorful pasta dish infused with a rich buttery garlic sauce, perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Noodle Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces spaghetti
- 0.25 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion or to taste
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients for smooth cooking.
- Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to create the sauce.
Cooking
- Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the sauce mixture and let it simmer to blend flavors.
- In a separate pot, boil water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions, typically around 12 minutes.
- Before draining, reserve about a cup of pasta water.
- Drain spaghetti and add it to the skillet with garlic sauce, tossing to coat.
- Gradually mix in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes, then serve immediately.
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Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste for spiciness. Serve with grilled proteins or steamed vegetables to enhance the meal.