Quick & Easy Garlic Noodles
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
354 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian
Quick & Easy Garlic Noodles
Description
This dish begins by mixing oyster sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil to form the sauce. Angel hair pasta is boiled until tender, then drained. Butter is melted and garlic and sliced green onions are lightly sautéed until fragrant but not browned. Off the heat, the noodles and sauce are added to the skillet and stirred gently to coat evenly, with some reserved green onions for garnish. A splash of hot water can loosen the noodles if they seem too sticky.
The result is delicate, thin noodles enveloped in a glossy, flavorful sauce that balances the umami-rich oyster sauce with brown sugar's mild sweetness and the warmth of sesame oil. The lightly cooked garlic and onion add aromatic depth without overpowering.
The dish pairs well as a quick side or light main, requiring only staple pantry ingredients. Angel hair pasta gives a soft texture, but other similar long pastas or rice noodles can be used as preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce $0.23
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.06
- 2 tsp soy sauce $0.10
- 1 tsp sesame oil $0.40, toasted
- 8 oz angel hair pasta $0.54
- 4 cloves garlic $0.16
- 1/2 green onion $0.35, bunch
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.50
Instructions
- Add the oyster sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil to a bowl and stir until combined.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions (boil for 7-10 minutes). Drain the cooked noodles in a colander, then set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic and slice the green onions. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the garlic and onions (save a few for garnish) and sauté until they are soft and fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the drained pasta and oyster sauce mixture to the skillet, and stir well to coat the pasta. If your pasta is stiff or sticky making it hard to stir, sprinkle a small amount of hot water over the pasta to loosen it up. Garnish the pasta with any reserved sliced green onions, then serve.
Notes
- Oyster sauce gives the dish its distinctive salty and rich flavor; substitutions like hoisin sauce change the sweetness.
- Reduce brown sugar by half for a more savory sauce if desired.
- Try spaghetti or rice noodles as alternatives to angel hair pasta.
- Oyster sauce can be found in the international aisle or Asian markets at lower cost.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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