Description
10-Minute Garlic Noodles are your go-to weeknight meal, delivering delicious flavor and comfort in under 10 minutes. This quick dish features perfectly cooked noodles tossed in a rich garlic and soy sauce blend, finished with fresh green onions for added brightness. Ideal for busy nights or impressing guests, these noodles are customizable and sure to satisfy your cravings—no culinary skills required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or noodles
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat butter (or olive oil) in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce and red pepper flakes; let bubble for about 30 seconds.
- Drain the cooked noodles and add them to the pan, tossing until well coated with the sauce.
- Fold in chopped green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added protein, include shrimp or chicken. Toss in colorful bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrients. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.