Description
Irresistible garlic noodles dance with umami-rich flavors that transport palates through Asian culinary landscapes. Bold garlic notes and silky pasta create a quick comfort meal perfect for hungry souls craving intense, memorable dining experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
- 6 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- 2 green onions
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious pot with salted water, bringing it to a rolling boil for noodle preparation.
- Submerge noodles into the bubbling water, cooking until they reach a perfectly tender al dente texture.
- Carefully drain the noodles, preserving a quarter cup of starchy cooking liquid for potential sauce adjustments.
- Select a generously sized skillet and melt butter over moderate heat, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic to the melted butter, allowing it to release its aromatic essence without scorching.
- Seamlessly incorporate soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar into the buttery garlic mixture, stirring until harmoniously blended.
- Transfer the cooked noodles directly into the fragrant sauce, gently rotating and coating each strand thoroughly.
- Should the sauce appear overly dense, gradually introduce reserved pasta water to achieve a silky, clingy consistency.
- Eliminate heat source and fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring even distribution throughout the noodles.
- Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by scattering thinly sliced green onions and drizzling sesame oil across the surface.
- Present the garlic noodles immediately, inviting immediate enjoyment of this savory creation.
Notes
- Prevent noodles from sticking by stirring occasionally during cooking and rinsing with cold water after draining.
- Toast garlic gently to release rich, nutty flavors without burning, which can turn bitter and ruin the sauce.
- Customize the dish by adding protein like shrimp, chicken, or tofu for a more substantial meal.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water, creating a silky texture that clings perfectly to the noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg