Description
Garlic Parmesan Noodles bring comfort and classic Italian flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Creamy cheese and aromatic garlic meld together, creating a simple yet irresistible pasta dish perfect for weeknight meals you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried spaghetti, dried thin Chinese wheat noodles, or dried Japanese ramen noodles
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick, 57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 ounce (28 grams) Parmesan cheese (½ cup firmly packed freshly grated or ⅓ cup store-bought grated)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Garnish and Seasoning:
- Salt
- 3 medium scallions (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and generously season with salt, bringing it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Carefully peel and finely mince 8 garlic cloves, ensuring uniform tiny pieces for even flavor distribution.
- Using a microplane or fine grater, grate of Parmesan cheese into delicate, fluffy shreds.
- Trim the roots and slice 3 scallions into thin, diagonal cuts, separating green and white portions for layered garnish.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, and soy sauce to create a harmonious umami-rich liquid seasoning.
- Submerge of noodles into the boiling water, following package instructions to achieve perfect al dente texture.
- While noodles cook, melt butter in a spacious frying pan over medium heat, creating a golden, bubbling surface.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring continuously until aromatic and lightly golden, releasing its intense flavor.
- Remove pan from heat and incorporate the prepared sauce mixture, creating a glossy, fragrant base.
- Carefully drain the cooked noodles, reserving of starchy cooking water for sauce consistency.
- Transfer noodles directly into the frying pan, gently tossing to coat with sauce and adding reserved cooking water as needed.
- Continue cooking until sauce thickens and clings beautifully to each noodle strand.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan and white scallion portions, allowing residual warmth to melt cheese slightly.
- Garnish with remaining green scallion slices for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while hot and steaming, presenting a luxurious, aromatic pasta dish.
Notes
- Sauce Secrets: The magical blend of oyster, fish, and soy sauces creates a deep, umami-rich flavor profile that elevates simple noodles to a gourmet experience.
- Garlic Power: Freshly minced garlic transforms from sharp to mellow when sautéed in butter, releasing an irresistible aroma that infuses the entire dish.
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserved cooking water is the secret weapon for creating a silky, clingy sauce that perfectly coats every strand of noodle.
- Cheese Magic: Freshly grated Parmesan adds a salty, nutty finish that brings depth and complexity to the entire dish.
- Quick Pro Tip: Use high heat and work quickly when cooking garlic to prevent burning and ensure a rich, mellow flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Garnish with extra scallions for a fresh, bright crunch that cuts through the richness of the buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg