Asian · serves 2

Garlic Butter Noodles

Eight minutes, four ingredients, and better than it has any right to be.

12 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200g noodles or spaghetti
  • 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • Spring onion
  • Cheese or fried egg on top

Method

  1. Boil the noodles, save a mug of the water.
  2. Butter on LOW, garlic in. Cook until pale gold and fragrant, 3 minutes. Burnt garlic ruins it.
  3. Chilli flakes, soy sauce, a big splash of noodle water.
  4. Noodles in, toss hard till the sauce clings.
  5. Spring onion, cheese, or a runny fried egg on top.

Questions people ask about Garlic Butter Noodles

How long does Garlic Butter Noodles take?

About 12 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of noodles in Garlic Butter Noodles?

Use any wheat or rice noodle. Rice noodles soak rather than boil, so read the packet.

Can I make Garlic Butter Noodles ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Garlic Butter Noodles vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

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