Garlic Noodles

Silky garlic noodles tossed in a savory butter-soy sauce with toasted sesame and scallions — a quick, flavorful dish perfect for weeknights or as a side to grilled proteins.

Print Pin

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: garlic noodles,garlic pasta,Asian noodles,quick weeknight meal,umami

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: -4 servings

Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

12 oz 340 g spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles
4 tbsp unsalted butter
6 –8 large garlic cloves finely minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
1 tbsp dark soy or tamari
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking garlic
2 –3 green onions thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds optional
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes or chili oil optional

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles until just al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
While noodles cook, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant and just golden — avoid burning.
Stir in butter and let it melt, allowing garlic to infuse the butter.
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), dark soy/tamari, and brown sugar; stir to combine.
Pour in 2–4 tablespoons reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and create a glossy consistency.
Add drained noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat every strand.
Adjust seasoning with sesame oil, black pepper, and a splash more soy if needed.
If sauce is too thick, add more reserved pasta water; if too thin, simmer briefly to concentrate.
Remove from heat, fold in most of the sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds; plate and garnish with remaining green onions and optional chili oil.

Nutrition