Quick Garlic Noodles
Quick Garlic Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces thick wonton noodles, or thick spaghetti noodles
For the Garlic Sauce
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
For Garnish
- 2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the water heats, prepare the sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, granulated sugar, and chicken bouillon powder. Whisk until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the thick wonton noodles (or thick spaghetti) to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions until al dente, using chopsticks or tongs to gently separate them to prevent sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the noodles.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
While the noodles cook, heat a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and butter. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the sautéed garlic. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water to the sauce, whisking to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the drained noodles to the pan with the sauce. Toss and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the garlic sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the noodles. Continue to toss and stir until the cheese melts and is fully incorporated, creating a creamy coating on the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Transfer the garlic noodles to serving bowls. Garnish generously with chopped scallions and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Garlic Noodles
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces thick wonton noodles, or thick spaghetti noodles
For the Garlic Sauce
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
For Garnish
- 2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the water heats, prepare the sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, granulated sugar, and chicken bouillon powder. Whisk until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the thick wonton noodles (or thick spaghetti) to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions until al dente, using chopsticks or tongs to gently separate them to prevent sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the noodles.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
While the noodles cook, heat a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and butter. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the sautéed garlic. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water to the sauce, whisking to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the drained noodles to the pan with the sauce. Toss and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the garlic sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the noodles. Continue to toss and stir until the cheese melts and is fully incorporated, creating a creamy coating on the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Transfer the garlic noodles to serving bowls. Garnish generously with chopped scallions and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min