Description
Indulge in these restaurant-quality buttery garlic noodles made right in your own kitchen. This simple yet sophisticated dish relies on an expert emulsification of high-quality butter, aromatic fresh garlic, and savory umami-rich sauces. The addition of starchy pasta water creates a glossy, velvety coating that clings perfectly to every strand, offering a deeply satisfying and comforting meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
16 oz egg noodles (fresh or dried)
6 tbsp high-fat salted butter
8 large garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp mushroom sauce (or oyster sauce)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced on a bias
Instructions
Boil a large pot of heavily salted water.
Cook the egg noodles until al dente according to package instructions.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the noodles.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Sauté the minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant and softened, taking care not to brown it.
Stir in the soy sauce and mushroom sauce until combined.
Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss to coat.
Pour in the reserved pasta water to emulsify the sauce.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is glossy.
Garnish with the sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Use the highest quality butter available as it is the foundation of the sauce. If you prefer a vegetarian version, ensure you use mushroom sauce instead of oyster sauce. The starch in the reserved pasta water is critical to achieving the perfect emulsified texture.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg