Garlic Noodles Recipe
This Garlic Noodles Recipe is buttery, garlicky, savory, and packed with umami flavor! Tender noodles are tossed in a glossy garlic butter sauce with soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Ready in about 20 minutes with simple ingredients, these easy garlic noodles are perfect for a quick dinner or side dish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz thin spaghetti (or noodles of choice)
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ - ½ cup reserved noodle cooking water as needed
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the noodle cooking water. Drain and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter: While the noodles cook, melt the vegan butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and softened but not browned.
- Add the sauce: Stir in the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, and ¼ cup of the reserved noodle cooking water.
- Toss: Add the drained noodles and half of the green onions. Toss well until the noodles are glossy and evenly coated in the sauce. Add another splash of noodle cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve: Divide among bowls and garnish with the remaining green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Vegetarian oyster sauce: Vegetarian oyster sauce (sometimes called mushroom oyster sauce) adds a rich, savory umami flavor. Look for it in the Asian or international aisle of well-stocked grocery stores, at Asian grocery stores, or online. If you don't have it, add 2 extra teaspoons soy sauce, 1 extra teaspoon brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon mushroom powder along with the other sauce ingredients for a similar savory-sweet umami flavor.
Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free noodles and tamari in place of the soy sauce, and make sure your vegetarian oyster sauce is gluten-free.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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