Easy Asian Garlic Noodles (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 8 ounces of spaghetti
02 - ⅓ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
03 - 8 cloves of minced garlic (approximately 3 tbsp)
04 - 3 tablespoons of butter
05 - 2 tablespoons of vegetarian oyster sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes (optional, highly recommended)
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

08 - Extra parmesan cheese
09 - Sesame seeds
10 - Chives or green onions

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large pot of salted water, bring water to a boil. Salt generously. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, or until al dente. Strain and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
02 - In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil and saute the minced garlic until it turns brown and fragrant without burning. Remove some of the fried garlic and set aside for garnish.
03 - Add red chili flakes to the skillet for extra flavor. This step is optional but highly recommended.
04 - On medium heat, add butter and vegetarian oyster sauce to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, then cover the skillet with a lid.
05 - Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the garlic sauce. Pour in the reserved pasta water and mix well. Adjust the consistency by adding more pasta water if needed. The noodles should be coated in a light, saucy consistency.
06 - Season the dish with salt and pepper to your taste. Stir in parmesan cheese, reserving some for garnish.
07 - Top the noodles with the crispy fried garlic set aside earlier, green onions or chives, sesame seeds, and additional parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Cook the pasta al dente, reducing the package cook time by 1 minute. The noodles will continue cooking in the sauce for optimal texture.
02 - Heavily salt the water when cooking pasta. It should taste like the sea for proper seasoning.
03 - Avoid substituting fresh garlic with garlic powder as it impacts the authentic flavor of the dish.
04 - Customize garnishes with parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, sesame oil drizzle, or chopped green onions and chives for additional texture and flavor.

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