Description
Korean Style Spicy Garlic Noodles are an irresistible dish that combines chewy noodles with a rich, spicy garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a vibrant gathering, this meal bursts with flavors from fresh garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil, complemented by a kick of red pepper flakes. Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, these noodles promise to delight your taste buds and leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or noodles
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Boil the noodles in salted water until al dente according to package instructions.
- While the noodles cook, heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Drain the noodles (reserve some pasta water) and add them to the pan with garlic. Pour in soy sauce and sprinkle sugar; toss well.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Turn off heat and stir in chopped green onions.
- Serve warm, drizzling extra sesame oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute gluten-free noodles if needed. Add vegetables like bell peppers or bok choy for extra nutrition. Garnish with sesame seeds for added texture.