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15-Minute Asian Garlic Butter Noodles

Quick, easy, and super delicious, forgo the takeout and make this Asian Garlic Noodles Recipe. Thin angel hair noodles coated in a buttery, garlicky, sweet, and tangy sauce will satisfy that takeout craving any day.
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 395kcal
Author Jill Machovsky

Ingredients

For the sauce

  • ⅓ cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Ginger Paste
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Cornstarch

For the noodles

  • 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta
  • 3 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

For the garnishes

  • Thinly sliced Green Onions
  • Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions.
    8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta
  • Combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix the water and cornstarch together and add to the sauce ingredients. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
    ⅓ cup Soy Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar, 2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 clove Garlic, 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil, ½ teaspoon Ginger Paste, ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 1 ½ teaspoon Cornstarch, ¼ cup Water
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
    3 Tablespoon Butter, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1-2 cloves Garlic, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Add the cooked angel hair pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss the noodles to coat evenly. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss again to combine.
  • Transfer the noodles to serving plates or a large bowl. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
    Thinly sliced Green Onions, Sesame Seeds

Notes

  • If you don't toss the noodles in the sauce immediately, rinse them with cold water after cooking to prevent sticking.
  • If the sauce feels too thick after simmering, add a small splash of water to thin it out. If it’s too thin, let it simmer a bit longer to thicken.
  • Taste the sauce before adding it to the noodles. You can adjust sweetness, saltiness, or tang by tweaking the soy sauce, sugar, or vinegar.
  • Garlic burns quickly, so keep the heat at medium and stir constantly when sautéing.
Storage
The the sauce can be prepared up to 3 days before you want to make the noodles. Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Freezing will alter the texture of the pasta, but you can freezer the sauce in an airtight container for up to two months.
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Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1469mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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