Spicy Garlic Noodles

Name: Spicy Garlic Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 oz noodles (such as spaghetti, angel hair, udon, or egg noodles); 2.5 tbsp butter; 5 minced garlic cloves; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1/2 tbsp brown sugar (use 1 tbsp if you want it to be more sweet); 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp hot sauce (use 1/2 tbsp if you want it to be less spicy); parmesan cheese; diced green onions

7 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

These spicy garlic noodles are a quick and satisfying dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you're craving a flavorful Asian-inspired meal. Enjoy on its own or serve with your favorite protein for a complete meal! This would pair well with grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, or tofu!

Updated at: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:56:58 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories333.1 kcal (17%)

Total Fat11.7 g (17%)

Carbs44.1 g (17%)

Sugars1.6 g (2%)

Protein11.7 g (23%)

Sodium892.7 mg (45%)

Fiber1.3 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

8 oznoodles

such as spaghetti, angel hair, udon, or egg noodles

2 ½ Tbspbutter

5garlic cloves

minced

⅓ cupparmesan cheese

Sauce

2 Tbspsoy sauce

2 Tbspoyster sauce

½ Tbspbrown sugar

use 1 tbsp if you want it to be more sweet

1 tspsesame oil

1 Tbsphot sauce

use 1/2 tbsp if you want it to be less spicy

Garnish

parmesan cheese

green onions

diced

Instructions

Cook the Noodles,

Step 1

Follow the package instructions to cook the noodles. Drain and set aside. Reserve some pasta water for later.

noodles8 oz

Prepare the sauce,

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hot sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, and the sauces are well mixed. Set this aside.

soy sauce2 Tbsp

oyster sauce2 Tbsp

brown sugar½ Tbsp

sesame oil1 tsp

hot sauce1 Tbsp

Cook the Garlic,

Step 3

In a large skillet or wok, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic becomes fragrant and slightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

garlic cloves5

butter2 ½ Tbsp

Add the Sauce and Noodles,

Step 4

Add the cooked noodles and half of the sauce to the skillet and toss to coat them with the sauce. Taste before you add more sauce to make sure it isn’t too salty.

noodles8 oz

Step 5

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the noodles are heated through and well-coated.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese has melted. Add some pasta water that you reserved earlier if the noodles are sticking together.