Garlic Noodles Asian Style (Printable Format)
Buttery garlic-coated noodles with soy and oyster sauce deliver aromatic Asian flavors in just 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 8 oz spaghetti or Asian wheat noodles
→ Sauce
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 8 large garlic cloves, finely minced
05 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
06 - 2 tsp oyster sauce (vegetarian oyster sauce, if needed)
07 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnishes
09 - 2 tbsp finely chopped scallions
10 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
11 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Set aside.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until sugar dissolves and ingredients are fully incorporated.
04 - Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss vigorously with tongs or wooden spoon until evenly coated in sauce. Add splashes of reserved pasta water if needed to achieve silky consistency.
05 - Remove from heat immediately. Sprinkle with scallions, Parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds as desired. Serve hot while aromatic.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce creates this incredible glossy coating that makes restaurant style noodles at home feel effortless
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now for an impromptu comfort dinner
02 -
- Browned garlic tastes bitter and ruins the dish, so watch it like a hawk once it hits the pan
- That reserved pasta water is the difference between sauce that coats and sauce that slides right off
03 -
- Mince your garlic finely by hand for the best texture and flavor distribution
- Let the noodles rest in the sauce for one minute before serving so everything really soaks in