Description
This flavorful Garlic Noodles recipe delivers a deliciously rich and savory dish made with tender spaghetti tossed in a buttery garlic sauce enhanced by soy and oyster sauces. Garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any pasta lover seeking an easy yet flavorful dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti
- Salt (for boiling pasta)
Sauce and Flavorings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water for later use.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 to 2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
- Make Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. If desired, add red pepper flakes to introduce a mild spicy kick. Stir the sauce until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Toss Noodles: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly. If the mixture seems too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it cling to the noodles.
- Add Parsley: Turn off the heat, then sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the noodles. Toss once more to distribute the parsley evenly throughout the dish.
- Serve: Plate the garlic noodles and generously top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water when draining the noodles to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the sodium content from soy and oyster sauces.
- Adjust red pepper flakes quantity or omit based on spice preference.
- Parmesan cheese adds a creamy, salty note but can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Fresh parsley adds color and a bright herbaceous flavor, but can be substituted with basil if desired.
