Description
These garlic sesame noodles are quick to whip up and incredibly satisfying, bringing rich, savory flavors to your weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. of noodles (spaghetti or any pasta)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Start by boiling a pot of water and cook your noodles according to package instructions. Make sure to reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Make the sauce: In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add in the minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it!
- Combine: Stir in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let this simmer for a minute. If the sauce becomes too thick, add in some of that reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Toss the noodles: Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until the noodles are well-coated in that flavorful sauce.
- Serve and garnish: Plate your noodles and top them with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Notes
Don’t worry if your sauce looks a little lumpy; it’s all part of the magic of homemade cooking! You can switch it up by adding protein like grilled chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic noodles, quick dinner, easy recipe, vegetarian