Garlic Noodles
Garlic Noodles are a quick and easy comfort food dish featuring chewy egg noodles tossed in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce with savory soy sauce and a hint of Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a versatile side, this recipe highlights bold yet balanced flavors using simple pantry ingredients, delivering a flavorful, comforting bowl in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce
Ingredients
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Noodles and Sauce
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water (plus more as needed)
Finishing & Garnish
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Boil egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about ¼ cup of pasta water, and set noodles aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add freshly minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant and lightly golden, taking care not to burn it for a rich, aromatic base.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Stir in soy sauce and a splash of Reserved pasta water into the garlic-butter mixture, allowing the flavors to meld into a silky sauce that will coat the noodles.
- Toss Noodles in Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat every strand. Add more pasta water if the mixture seems dry to loosen the sauce.
- Finish with Cheese and Garnish: Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped green onions over the noodles. Toss gently to allow the cheese to melt slightly and blend with the flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for optimal flavor intensity instead of pre-minced jarred garlic.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling to noodles.
- Cook garlic over medium-low heat to prevent bitterness and ensure a fragrant golden aroma.
- Toss noodles in sauce while both are hot to maximize flavor absorption.
- Adjust Parmesan cheese quantity to taste for a richer or milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Garlic noodles, easy dinner, comfort food, egg noodles, garlic butter noodles, quick recipe, savory noodles, weeknight meal
Find it online: https://ninagourmet.com/garlic-noodles/
