Description
Inspired by the classic Asian-fusion restaurant’s garlic noodles, this dish is packed with garlicky goodness, a touch of sweetness, and umami richness. It’s perfect as a quick meal and a favorite of picky eaters, big and small.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz dried spaghetti
- 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Maggi sauce (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles or spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse lightly, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium pan.
- Add garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add seasonings: Stir in sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine. Adjust with salt, if needed.
- Add the cooked noodles to the pan, followed by the parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until cheese is melted (about 2 minutes). Turn off heat and serve.
Notes
You can substitute Maggi sauce with your choice of light soy sauce or liquid seasoning.
An oyster sauce vegetarian alternative is a vegetarian stir-fry sauce.
If you’re looking for a vegetarian alternative option for fish sauce, simply omit and replace with salt, if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: asian, vietnamese