Description
Savory Vegan Garlic Noodles are the perfect recipe for busy weeknights. Quick, easy, and delicious, this dish will become your go-to meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling a large pot of water and adding a pinch of salt. Once the water is bubbling, toss in the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Aim for al dente—trust me, it makes a difference!
- Prepare the Sauce: While your noodles are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown (burnt garlic isn’t the best flavor, I promise!).
- Combine it All: Once the noodles are cooked, drain them, but reserve a little pasta water. Add the noodles to the pan with the garlic and oil. Pour in the soy sauce and lemon juice, then toss everything together. If it seems a bit dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water!
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and if you’re feeling extra fancy, top with freshly chopped parsley. Your savory vegan garlic noodles are ready to be devoured!
Notes
Pasta Perfection: Don’t forget to save some pasta water! It can really help bring the dish together if your sauce turns out a bit too thick. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies—broccoli or snap peas make excellent additions. No Garlic, No Problem: If you find yourself without fresh garlic, garlic powder can work in a pinch. Just remember that it’s more potent, so use it sparingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan noodles, garlic noodles, quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food