Garlic Noodles (+ Easy Recipe)

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Garlic noodles are a tasty meal you can make in just 35 minutes. These noodles are packed with flavor from soy sauce, fish sauce, and lots of garlic. You’ll love how quick and easy they are to whip up on busy weeknights.

The recipe makes 2 servings and has 600 calories per serving. You only need a few simple ingredients like spaghetti, butter, and Parmesan cheese. The garlic sauce coats the noodles and gives them an amazing savory taste. Give this recipe a try – it might become your new favorite pasta dish!

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s everything you’ll need to make these tasty garlic noodles:

• 6 ounces spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pinch salt
• Water for cooking pasta
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Make sure you have all these items before you start cooking. The mix of sauces gives the noodles their rich flavor. Don’t skip the butter – it makes the dish extra tasty!

Remember, you can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne and red pepper flakes. The recipe serves two, so double the amounts if you’re cooking for more people.

Instructions

Mix soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, and cayenne in a small bowl. Set this sauce aside for later.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until it smells good. Turn off the heat.

Pour your sauce into the skillet with the garlic. Stir it all together and set aside.

Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for about 12 minutes or until you like how it tastes.

Drain the spaghetti when it’s done. Put the noodles in the skillet with the garlic and sauce. Add grated Parmesan cheese.

Toss everything together until the noodles are coated with the yummy sauce. Top with chopped green onions and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want some extra spice.

Serve your garlic noodles hot and enjoy! This recipe makes enough for two people to share.

Possible Substitutes List

You can easily swap out ingredients in this garlic noodles recipe. For the noodles, try angel hair pasta, fresh egg noodles, ramen, or linguine instead of spaghetti. Don’t have soy sauce? Use tamari or coconut aminos.

No fish sauce? Leave it out or use more soy sauce. Oyster sauce can be replaced with hoisin sauce or more soy sauce. For Worcestershire sauce, try A1 steak sauce or mix soy sauce with a bit of vinegar.

Sesame oil adds great flavor, but you can skip it if needed. Swap unsalted butter for olive oil or a dairy-free option. If you’re out of Parmesan, try nutritional yeast or skip it.

Green onions can be replaced with chives or regular onions. For heat, use red pepper flakes, sriracha, or your favorite hot sauce instead of cayenne. These swaps let you make tasty garlic noodles with what you have on hand!

How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly

To make these garlic noodles more diabetes-friendly, you can make a few simple changes. Try using whole wheat spaghetti instead of regular pasta. Whole wheat noodles have more fiber, which helps slow down sugar absorption.

Cut the amount of noodles in half and add extra veggies. Bok choy, broccoli, or bell peppers work great. This lowers the carbs and adds nutrients.

Reduce the butter to 2 tablespoons and use olive oil for the rest. This swap gives you healthier fats. You can also cut the Parmesan cheese to 2 tablespoons to lower the saturated fat.

For the sauce, use low-sodium soy sauce. This helps control your salt intake. You might want to skip the oyster sauce too, as it’s high in sugar.

Here’s a tip: measure your portion size carefully. Stick to about 1 cup of the finished dish per serving. This helps you manage your carb intake better.

Remember to pair your meal with a protein source like grilled chicken or tofu. This combo can help keep your blood sugar steady after eating.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Use a garlic press to mince the garlic quickly. This saves time and gives you evenly minced pieces. It also helps release more garlic flavor into your noodles.

Cook the noodles until they’re just al dente. They’ll finish cooking when you toss them with the hot garlic sauce. This keeps them from getting too soft.

Don’t skip the sesame oil. It adds a rich, nutty taste that makes these noodles extra yummy. A little goes a long way, so stick to the amount in the recipe.

To store leftovers, put them in a sealed container in the fridge. They’ll stay good for up to 3 days. When you reheat the noodles, add a splash of water to make them tender again.

Try adding some protein to make it a full meal. Shrimp, chicken, or tofu work great with these flavors. Just cook them separately and mix them in at the end.

For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes. If you like it mild, leave them out. You can always add more at the table if someone wants more heat.

Make extra sauce and keep it in the fridge. It’s great for quick stir-fries or as a dip for veggies. Just warm it up before using.