15 Minute Asian Garlic Noodles Recipe

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These 15 Minute Asian Garlic Noodles will make your tastebuds dance! They’re salty, savoury, sweet and just a tad spicy. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need dinner on the table fast and can be made vegan and gluten-free.

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What are garlic noodles?

When I want dinner on the table fast, noodles are always my go-to. Asian noodle recipes make for a perfect quick and easy meal with minimal clean-up. I’m especially a fan of 15-minute noodle recipes like my Sesame Ginger Noodles and Teriyaki Noodles because what could be better than a meal ready in just 15 minutes?

Garlic Noodles are an Asain Fusion dish that originated in the 1970s by chef Helen An who worked at Thanh Long restaurant in San Fransisco.

The dish is made by stir-frying noodles together with garlic, oyster sauce and a variety of other ingredients to give the dish an umami flavour. There are many different variations of the dish, some made with butter, brown sugar and parmesan cheese and others made without these ingredients. The key is to have a salty, sweet and savoury element in the dish.

This recipe for Asian Garlic Noodles is made to be a simple and healthy recipe featuring garlic, green onions and an Asian stir-fry sauce.

Why you’ll love these garlic noodles

Use any type of noodles. This recipe can be made with any kind of noodles you have on hand so you don’t need to make a special trip to the grocery store. Spaghetti, rice noodles, ramen noodles, any kind will be delicious!
Packed with flavour. These noodles are salty, savoury, sweet and just a bit spicy and will make your tastebuds dance! Oh, and of course, they are also super garlicky!
Ready in 15 minutes. This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. So it’s perfect to make on a busy weeknight when you’re pressed for time, or just not in the mood to deal with cooking.
Stores well. These noodles store well in the fridge, so you can enjoy leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.

Garlic noodle ingredients

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Noodles: for this recipe, I use gluten-free brown rice spaghetti, but you can use regular spaghetti, rice noodles, ramen noodles or any other type of noodles you love.
Garlic: Can’t make garlic noodles without garlic! Use fresh garlic for this recipe.
Scallions/green onions: these add some extra delicious flavour to the garlic noodle stir-fry.
Stir-fry sauce: the sauce is made with a combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil and sriracha.

Best types of noodles to use

For this recipe, I use brown rice spaghetti which is made from rice but has the same texture as wheat spaghetti. Rice spaghetti has more of a bite to it and that al dente texture than typical Asian rice noodles, which is delicious for this recipe, but you can really use any kind of noodles.

Here are some noodles you can use for this dish

Asian rice noodles
Spaghetti
Ramen Noodles
Udon noodles
Soda noodles
Chinese egg noodles
Udon noodles

How to make garlic noodles

Step 1

Cook the noodles according to package directions. Once the noodles are cooked, heat the oil in a large skillet then add the garlic and scallions and cook for 1-2 minutes until browned. Then add in the noodles

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Step 2

Add the stir-fry sauce to the pan and toss everything together on medium-high heat until the noodles are evenly coated.

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Step 3

You can optionally serve these noodles with some sesame seeds and chilli flakes on top which is delicious. You can also serve this with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, (for a vegetarian version) which may sound odd but trust me, is delicious!

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How to store and reheat leftovers

Store any leftover noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat the noodles in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop. If the noodles stick together when reheating, add a small splash of water to the noodles to help them separate.

Expert tips for making garlic noodles

If using spaghetti, salt your pasta water to flavour the pasta. This will add flavour to the overall dish.
Don’t cook the garlic on high heat. You don’t want to brown the garlic for this recipe, you just want it to slightly cook before adding the noodles.
Prepare the stir-fry sauce in advance. This will make it easier to add to the noodles and make sure all the noodles are evenly coated rather than measuring and adding the individual sauces to the pan.
Add any veggies or protein you love. This recipe is versatile and can be customized by adding any vegetables or protein you love to the dish.

Asian Garlic Noodles FAQ

Are garlic noodles healthy?

Yes. Overall this is a healthy recipe and can be made healthier by using whole-wheat noodles and adding vegetables.

What vegetables can I add to garlic noodles?

Some great vegetables to add to these noodles are bok choy, Chinese broccoli, broccoli, spinach, kale, shredded carrots, bean sprouts, red bell pepper and mushrooms.

What protein goes with garlic noodles?

These garlic noodles go well with just about any type of protein! Try adding some tofu, shrimp, chicken or beef.

Where can I find oyster sauce?

You can find oyster sauce at most large chain grocery stores in the Asian section or at your local Asian supermarket. You can also order oyster sauce online from amazon.

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More noodle recipes to try

Life-Changing Peanut Butter Noodles
Vegan Singapore Noodles
Thai Drunken Noodles
Ho Fun Noodles
Mie Goreng
Spicy Noodles
Thai Drunken Noodles

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15 Minute Garlic Noodles

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Author: Jessica Hoffman
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main
Method: Cook
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

15 Minute Garlic Noodles are the best noodles to make at home when you need a quick and easy meal ready fast that also happens to be super delicious!

Ingredients

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Noodles

8 oz spaghetti (can sub any noodles you like)
2 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 scallions, chopped
sesame seeds & chili flakes to garnish (optional)

Stir-fry sauce

1–2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
1 tbsp honey (can sub agave or maple syrup)
2 tsp sriracha

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Instructions

Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet then turn the heat to medium-low and add the garlic and scallions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the spaghetti and stir-fry sauce andmix together until combined.
Optionally top with sesame seeds and chili flakes and serve.

Notes

If using spaghetti, make sure to salt the pasta water to flavour the noodles.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 252
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4.5g

36 comments on “15 Minute Asian Garlic Noodles”

Heather — February 19, 2024 @ 5:25 pm Reply

I made this as a side dish for orange chicken. It turned out so much better than I expected, and even my extremely picky son LOVED them! This was a week after he told me to “never buy noodles ever again” because he’ll never eat them. He devoured this noodle dish, and I will definitely be making this again! Thank you!
- Jessica Hoffman — February 22, 2024 @ 12:02 pm Reply
  
  So happy you enjoyed it Heather!
Stella — December 20, 2023 @ 6:52 pm Reply

I made this for me and my 2 younger siblings!! They rated it 4 & 4.5 stars. It wasn’t too complicated to make, although I used 2 tbsp of sesame oil and 1 tbsp of siracha. I would totally make this again!!
- Jessica Hoffman — January 2, 2024 @ 2:24 pm Reply
  
  Happy they enjoyed it 🙂
Gary — November 19, 2023 @ 6:14 pm Reply

Delicious delicious delicious. I don’t normally follow a recipe to the letter but with this one I did (mainly because of the stir fry sauce) but I made one exception by adding mushrooms. Can’t wait to make this for friends and family. Your stir fry ratios for the sauce were spot on. Thanx for sharing
- Jessica Hoffman — November 29, 2023 @ 10:46 am Reply
  
  So happy you enjoyed the recipe Gary. Cheers!
Shelly — October 16, 2023 @ 9:09 am Reply

Everyone in my family loved this dish! I doubled the recipe using brown rice Pad Thai noodles, broccoli, and carrots. I steamed my broccoli and carrots in the microwave while the noodles cooked. Then I made my sauce in a non stick pan. I tossed the noodles and veggies together in the sauce. I probably could have quadrupled the sauce ratio because the noodles soaked most of it up but it was still very tasty. Thank you for the recipe!
- Jessica Hoffman — October 18, 2023 @ 4:11 pm Reply
  
  So happy you all enjoyed it! 🙂
Lenda — September 18, 2023 @ 9:59 am Reply

This is the easiest noodle dish to do in a hurry, just delicious! love, love, love, it. I had to servings myself, loved it! Thank you!
- Jessica Hoffman — September 20, 2023 @ 7:50 am Reply
  
  So happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Pam Durfee — September 9, 2023 @ 2:18 pm Reply

Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe.
I followed the recipe with the additions and deletions listed below:
I made it with 12 oz. Penne pasta whole wheat pasta, tri colored bell peppers, onions, frozen broccoli (cooked and cooled), and no meat. Also did not use oyster sauce and Sriracha sauce. Very tasty and healthy. Thank you again.
- Jessica Hoffman — September 20, 2023 @ 7:52 am Reply
  
  So glad you enjoyed it!
Yasmeen W — August 30, 2023 @ 4:01 pm Reply

Really enjoyed this recipe, simple and easy to make. My family members really enjoyed it including my sister who doesn’t necessarily float to Asian cuisine, she said it felt like eating in an Asian restaurant, it was that good. I used Miracle noodles(shirataki) and the sauce just paired so nicely. I’m definitely holding on to this recipe and will be making again very soon.
- Jessica Hoffman — September 6, 2023 @ 4:01 pm Reply
  
  So happy you liked it Yasmeen!
Steve W — May 6, 2023 @ 5:12 pm Reply

This recipe is so good. Had to do a little improvising not having oyster sauce but it still came out delicious. Made it a couple times now and making another batch later today. Thanks a ton!
- Jessica Hoffman — May 22, 2023 @ 2:07 pm Reply
  
  Glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂
LOIS — February 27, 2023 @ 7:34 pm Reply

Was in the mood for Chinese . Looking at menus when the weather turned . Found your recipe . It satisfied my craving for Chinese noodles . Keeping this one . Next time I’ll add some protein and vegetables. Thank you .
- Jessica Hoffman — February 28, 2023 @ 2:50 pm Reply
  
  Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Gavin Novak — February 7, 2023 @ 3:34 pm Reply

So delicious, my wife loved dinner after work. Thanks for the recipe.
- Jessica Hoffman — February 8, 2023 @ 5:03 pm Reply
  
  Glad you enjoyed!
Becky B — December 18, 2022 @ 7:59 pm Reply

I didn’t want to spend alot of time cooking and found this recipe. I’m in love! Husband loves it too! Made exactly as noted other than substituting sambal olek (1/2 amount) for the siracha. Perfect!
- Jessica Hoffman — December 19, 2022 @ 1:00 pm Reply
  
  So happy you enjoyed it!
marcy youker — August 20, 2022 @ 9:38 am Reply

love your recipes, I will add extra veggies to this dish, it sounds good and easy, thank.
- Jessica Hoffman — August 22, 2022 @ 5:37 pm Reply
  
  So glad you’re enjoying the recipes Marcy!
Tehliah — March 14, 2022 @ 2:24 am Reply

This dish is delicious. Super quick and super tasty!!
- Jessica Hoffman — March 17, 2022 @ 9:50 am Reply
  
  So happy you loved the recipe 🙂
Sheri — December 15, 2020 @ 4:11 pm Reply

This was delicious! I forgot to add the agave nectar or honey, but we had some aloha sausages that have pineapple in them so that added a touch of sweetness to the dish. We had some leftover multi grain angel hair pasta in the fridge ( I usually cook up a big pot of pasta that is only seasoned with salt and then we keep it in the fridge to use as we want) so that’s what I used. My husband had two helpings!! We plan to make this often and change up the proteins and add some other veggies. But it’s so good on it’s own – thanks for the recipe!
- Jessica Hoffman — December 16, 2020 @ 7:31 am Reply
  
  Thanks Sheri, happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Jess — November 30, 2020 @ 11:18 pm Reply

This recipe is super easy and delicious. I used flat brown rice noodles, but you can really use anything you have on hand. Paired it with some stir fried veggies and tofu, so great and quick 🙂
- Jessica Hoffman — December 1, 2020 @ 7:19 am Reply
  
  Thanks Jess! So happy you liked the recipe 🙂
Darien Cropper — October 24, 2020 @ 8:34 am Reply

We tried this recipe a few weeks ago and we are hooked! It is absolutely delicious. One of our go-to recipes now!
- Jessica Hoffman — October 24, 2020 @ 9:16 am Reply
  
  So happy you like it Darien!
Alyssa — May 24, 2020 @ 3:44 am Reply

Made this tonight, and it came out so good! Bless you.
- Jessica Hoffman — May 25, 2020 @ 7:31 pm Reply
  
  So happy you liked it Alyssa!
Natascha — September 10, 2019 @ 9:12 am Reply

Wow this is such a cool recipe! I love quick and easy dishes like that, especially when look so tasty 🙂
- Jess — September 10, 2019 @ 1:50 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Nat! enjoy!

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