Garlic Noodles
These garlic noodles combine buttery spaghetti with a deeply seasoned sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and cayenne. Minced garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano add richness, while green onion and red pepper flakes bring freshness and gentle heat. Serve as a quick weeknight meal or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.73 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Stir soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl for the secret sauce.
- 2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Quickly stir in the secret sauce and turn off the heat.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the spaghetti to the sauce using tongs, bringing some of the cooking water with it. Toss until well coated; stir in Parmesan cheese. Splash in more pasta water if the noodles are too dry.
- 5
Plate the noodles; garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes.
- Calories 641.38 kcal High 32%
- Protein 20.34 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 73.42 g 27%
- Total Fat 30.28 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 18.81 g High 94%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.08 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1812.46 mg High 79%
- Dietary Fiber 4.68 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.81 g --
- Added Sugars 1.77 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 337.22 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 3.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 247.19 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 235.33 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 4.4 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Garlic Noodles is made with 14 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Fish Sauce, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 641.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Fish Sauce, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Onion. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic Noodles?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 641.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Garlic Noodles healthy?
- Garlic Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 641.38 calories and 20.34 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1812.46 mg (79% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.81 g (94% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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