Description
Savory, buttery, and loaded with garlic, these Garlic Noodles are inspired by the famous Thanh Long recipe from San Francisco. Coated in a rich, umami-packed sauce and finished with Parmesan and green onions, they’re the ultimate comfort food for garlic lovers.
Ingredients
- Secret Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Noodles:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces spaghetti
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the prepared sauce and turn off the heat.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti until al dente, about 12 minutes.
- Combine: Transfer the cooked pasta directly to the skillet using tongs, allowing some pasta water to come with it. Toss well to coat in the sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese and add more pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Serve: Plate the noodles and garnish with chopped green onions and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcook the garlic—just sauté until fragrant.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- Great as a base for adding grilled shrimp or sautéed mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
