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Garlic Noodle Recipe, Vietnamese Inspired

Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese inspired
Keyword: garlic noodles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Sharon @Nut Free Wok
When you make this Vietnamese inspired Garlic Noodles recipe, you will make a delicious side dish for a quick weeknight meal or when you have guests coming and you need a no-fuss side dish that feeds a crowd. These garlic noodles are pure comfort food and you can make it as written and or easily adapt to your needs.
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Ingredients

  • 4-5 cloves garlic smash and mince
  • 3 stalks scallions chop
  • 1 pound spaghetti, dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated parmigiano reggiano divided, plus more as desired

Instructions

  • Prepare garlic and scallions, set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt, and cook cook spaghetti al dente according to the package instructions.
  • Save 1 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water before draining the pasta in a colander, do not rinse pasta.
  • Return pot to stove at medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, and scallions (reserve some for garnishing), and sautee until fragrant (1 minute).
  • Add drained pasta to the pot and stir, add 1/2 cup of pasta water and soy sauce and stir.
  • Add 1/4 cup of parmigiano reggiano and toss, serve in a large platter, and sprinkle the remaining cheese and scallions.

Notes

USING EGG NOODLES: If you're not avoiding eggs and can use a Chinese egg noodle, the noodles only need to boil for 1 minute before you stir fry it. 
Nutritiona facts are calculated automatically and an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg