Easy Garlic Noodles (Print version)

Buttery, glossy garlic noodles tossed with savory sauce, scallions, and a little Parmesan for a fast 20-minute bowl.

# Ingredients:

For the sauce

01 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

02 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

03 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce

04 - 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar

05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

For the noodles

06 - 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti, Chinese wheat noodles, or ramen-style wheat noodles

07 - 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter

08 - 8 garlic cloves, finely minced

09 - 4 scallions, thinly sliced, divided

10 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved noodle cooking water, plus more as needed

11 - 1/4 cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, optional

12 - Kosher salt, for the noodle water

# Instructions:

01 - Stir oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles until tender according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.

03 - Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and most of the scallions, saving some scallions for serving. Cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring often, until fragrant but not browned.

04 - Add the drained noodles and sauce to the skillet. Toss over medium heat, adding reserved cooking water a few tablespoons at a time, until the noodles are glossy and evenly coated, 1-2 minutes.

05 - Turn off the heat. Toss in Parmesan if using, then garnish with the remaining scallions. Serve hot.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served immediately while the sauce is glossy.

02 - Use medium-low heat for the garlic to prevent bitterness.

03 - Vegetarian oyster sauce can replace oyster sauce for a meatless version.

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