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20-Minute Asian Garlic Noodles with Butter and Soy

A close-up of a white bowl filled with glossy, saucy garlic noodles topped with fresh green onions.
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Make these savory garlic noodles ready fast. This easy Asian-inspired recipe uses a rich, buttery sauce that coats every strand well, becoming a weeknight favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti or linguine noodles
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional, for depth)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for fusion style)
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the noodles and set aside.
  2. While the noodles cook, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, melt the butter.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Whisk in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, and sesame oil into the skillet. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss well to coat the noodles in the garlic butter sauce.
  6. Pour in 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Continue tossing until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the noodles evenly. Add more pasta water if the sauce seems too dry.
  7. Remove from heat. If you are using Parmesan cheese, toss it in now until melted and creamy.
  8. Serve the **easy garlic noodles** immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For **spicy garlic noodles**, add 1 teaspoon of chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
  • You can substitute spaghetti with ramen or egg noodles for a different texture.
  • This recipe works well as a **simple noodle side dish** or a main course.

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