Garlicky, buttery, and lightly spicy! This Chilli Garlic Noodles recipe is so delicious and will always satisfy your craving and let you stay on budget! It’s highly addictive!
If you need a good dinner idea that doesn't break the bank, try this Chilli Garlic Noodles recipe.
This easy meal contains a few easy ingredients but is loaded with flavors. It takes little time to make and can be ready in less than 20 minutes. A perfect recipe for your busy nights, with no stir-frying!
If you don't like any spicy food, skip the red chili!
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Ingredients for Chilli Garlic Noodles
This simple Chilli Garlic Noodles dish is so flavorful and tasty because the noodles were seasoned with a combination of Western and Eastern seasoning blends.
The seasoning blend contains red chili pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, parmesan cheese, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
- Noodles. To make this dish, you can use spaghetti or lo-mein. I personally used spaghetti because this time as it just happens to be the type of noodles available in my pantry right now.
- Oyster Sauce. It is a common condiment used in Asian cooking, especially for stir-fry recipes. It’s made from oyster extracts, sugar, salt, and water, then thickened with corn starch. Oyster Sauce has a sweet and savory sauce with a deep, earthy flavor. You can purchase oyster sauce at any grocery store or specialty market. A high-quality oyster sauce is naturally dark.
The combination of these ingredients creates the umami taste and really brings out the best of the flavors. No MSG added!
How to Make Garlic Noodles:
There is nothing complicated about this Chilli Garlic Noodles dish.
The preparation and cooking process involves chopping, cooking the noodles until al dente, and making the sauce base. Anyone without cooking skills can make this dish.
So here are some steps to follow:
- First, cook the noodles in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Second, make the garlic oil by bringing about ¼ cup of oil with ¼ cup of thinly sliced garlic to a boil at medium heat. Quickly turn off the heat and set it aside. The garlic oil is optional.
- Third, make the umami sauce by combining butter, red chili pepper flakes, and minced garlic in a cold saute pan. Set the heat to medium-high and cook for about 2 minutes, then add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine, and cook until warm. Turn off the heat.
- Fourth, in the same skillet, add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Make sure the noodles are covered with the sauce evenly. No cooking is required!
- Next, add the parmesan cheese, and stir to coat.
- Last, serve with chopped green onion, and some garlic oil.
What to Serve With Garlic Noodles:
You can serve the garlic noodles dish by itself or with a protein of your choice, such as; leftover rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp, or even just a boiled egg!
Storing Leftovers:
You can store the leftover cooked pasta in the fridge for 3-5 days. Just be sure to completely cool the noodles before you close the container.
I hope you'll enjoy this recipe and share it with friends! If you try it and don’t mind, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating.
📖 Recipe
Chilli Garlic Noodles
Ingredients
- 6 oz spaghetti
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper chilli flakes, (add more according to your liking)
- ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
(Optional) Garlic Oil:
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- ¼ cup sliced garlic
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles until al dente according to the package instructions. Set aside about ¼ cup of pasta water.
- In a small saucepan, bring the garlic and oil to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the garlic is lightly browned.Turn off the heat. Remove from heat and pour into a heat-proof bowl. The garlic will continue to cook.
- In a cold saute pan, add butter, red chili pepper flakes, and garlic. Turn on the heat and set it to medium-high heat, cook and keep stirring for about 2 minutes. Do not burn the garlic.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, stir to combine, and until warm enough. Turn off the heat immediately.
- Add the cooked pasta and sesame oil into the skillet, stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional oyster sauce or soy sauce if needed.
- Stir in the parmesan and add a small amount of pasta water if the pasta is too dry to your liking.
- Serve the noodles with chopped green onion and the optional garlic oil (about 1-2 teaspoon or as needed). Enjoy!
Irina says
OMG! You have bought me with your first phrase, "Garlicky, buttery, and lightly spicy!" This is what I was looking for: I want my tastebuds to wake up! 🙂 Your dish is a cooking perfection!
Rika Livingston says
The perfect flavor combo, right?
Jessica Formicola says
We made these noodles for dinner last night and the whole family loved them! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Rika Livingston says
You're welcome, Jessica! I am glad that your family enjoyed it!
Beth Sachs says
You had me at garlicky and buttery. These noodles are absolutely divine!
Rika Livingston says
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Beth!
Bhawana says
chili garlic noodles came out so well. Looking such a yummy and lip-smacking noodle recipe. perfect for weekend brunch.
Rika Livingston says
I am glad that you enjoyed it, Bhawana!
Eden says
Oh my gosh, these were the best noodles I’ve ever eaten. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Sarah Bailey says
Now this sounds really interesing, I have to admit I do love noodles and I bet the chilli and garlic make it taste incredible.
Pam Wattenbarger says
We love garlic noodles. Our recipe is a little different so I want to try yours next time.
Tasheena says
I love garlic noodles.
Chef Dennis says
This Chilli Garlic Noodles is making me super hungry that I could hear my tummy growl!
Rika Livingston says
I am glad to hear that!
Jennifer Van Haitsma says
Yum! I have been on a pasta kick and this sounds so good. Thanks for sharing!