15-Minute Garlic Noodles

Glossy, garlicky noodles tossed in a savory soy-butter sauce with a hit of umami from oyster sauce — this is the takeout-style noodle bowl you can throw together faster than delivery arrives. One pot, one pan, done in 15 minutes flat.

By YumYum Editorial · Quick Weeknight

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 15 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti or lo mein noodles
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp reserved pasta water
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. While noodles cook, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl.
3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and just starting to turn golden — do not let it burn.
4. Pour in the sauce mixture and let it bubble for 30 seconds.
5. Add the drained noodles to the skillet along with 2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water. Toss with tongs until every strand is coated and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss again.
7. Plate immediately, topping with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.