Garlic Noodles
Garlic noodles are a delightful fusion of silky pasta and aromatic garlic sauce that promises to elevate any meal. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or spontaneous gatherings with friends. With its rich flavor and customizable options, this dish is sure to impress anyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce and crushed red pepper flakes; simmer for an additional minute.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the garlic sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Mix in chopped green onions and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg