Easy Asian Garlic Noodles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ The Noodles Base
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8 ounces spaghetti (or your favorite long noodles)
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A generous amount of salt for the pasta water - it should taste like the sea!
→ The Flavor Makers
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8 plump cloves of fresh garlic, minced (about 3 tablespoons) - this is the star of the show!
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3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce for that perfect umami kick
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1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
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1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, but trust us - it makes it amazing)
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Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
→ For the Finishing Touch
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A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds
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Fresh chives or green onions, chopped
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Extra parmesan for that final cheesy touch
# Instructions:
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Start with a big pot of water and salt it generously - we're talking sea-water salty here! This is your chance to really season those noodles from the inside out.
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Cook your pasta just until al dente - actually, pull it one minute before the package says it's done. We'll finish it in the sauce for that perfect texture. Trust the process!
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While your pasta's doing its thing, grab a skillet and sauté that minced garlic until it's golden brown and your kitchen smells amazing. Quick tip: save some of those crispy garlic bits for topping - you'll thank us later!
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If you're feeling spicy, throw in those chili flakes with the garlic. Then add your butter and oyster sauce, let it get all happy and bubbly for about 2 minutes, covered. This is where the magic happens!
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Once your pasta's ready, save a cup of that starchy cooking water (it's liquid gold!), then drain the rest. Toss your noodles into the garlicky sauce, adding splashes of pasta water until it's silky and saucy - not dry!
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Season with salt and pepper until it's just right, then shower it with parmesan cheese. Keep some pasta water handy in case your noodles need a little more sauciness.
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Top it off with those reserved crispy garlic bits, fresh green onions, sesame seeds, and an extra shower of parmesan. Each bowl should look like a work of art!
# Notes:
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This dish combines Italian and Asian flavors for an incredible fusion experience
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Fresh garlic is absolutely essential - no garlic powder allowed in this recipe!
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The reserved pasta water is your secret weapon for a silky, perfect sauce
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This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes but tastes like it took hours