The BEST Garlic Noodles in 15 Minutes! (VIDEO)
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These Garlic Noodles are an umami bomb of flavor that you can make in about 15 minutes! Chewy noodles are coated in super flavorful garlic butter with LOTS of fresh garlic – quick, easy, and SO tasty!
Watch the Garlic Noodles Recipe Video!
A Note from CJ
This is for the garlic lovers!
As a certified garlic lover, these Garlic Noodles are a dream come true! The secret is using fish sauce and parmesan cheese – both add a depth of flavor and complexity that makes these more than just butter and garlic noodles!
While garlic noodles go with almost every dish, I love them with Chicken Katsu, homemade Tonkatsu Sauce and a heaping scoop of Hawaiian Mac Salad (just like Hawaii!) If you love garlic like I do, try Garlic Noodles with Crab, Garlic Herb Compound Butter, Garlic Bok Choy, Din Tai Fung Garlic Green Beans, Spicy Garlic Ramen, and Garlic Fried Rice!
The only garlic noodle recipe you’ll ever need!
Ingredient Tips
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!
- egg noodles – if you can find it, I recommend using fresh egg noodles by “Golden World”, which I got from the refrigerated section of my local Chinese grocery (99 Ranch). If you can’t find them, use another long noodle (wheat noodles, ramen noodles, and even spaghetti would work!)
- unsalted butter – use unsalted butter to avoid the dish being too salty.
- garlic – I used 20 cloves of garlic but adjust to your preference.
- oyster sauce – I like Lee Kum Kee’s oyster sauce (the bottle with the lady on the label). If you need a vegan alternative, Lee Kum Kee makes one from mushrooms!
- fish sauce – this adds a depth of flavor and umami that you can’t get from soy sauce or oyster sauce.
- MSG – I use MSG in moderation as an optional flavor enhancer.
- parmesan cheese – THIS is the “secret ingredient” for the best Garlic Noodles – it adds savory flavor and saltiness that is subtle but really transforms the dish. Use a microplane to fine shred the parmesan so it melts seamlessly.
How to Make Garlic Noodles
Mix Sauce and Cook Noodles – In a small bowl, combine yyster sauce, fish sauce, light soy sauce, msg, and sugar. Mix to combine and sugar is dissolved and set aside. In a large pot of boiling water over high heat, add the noodles and cook 1 minute less than package directions and drain well and set aside.
Saute Garlic, Add Noodles, and Sauce – In a large pan over medium low heat, melt butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Turn the heat up to high, then add the cooked noodles and sauce. Mix well until the noodles are combined with the butter, garlic, and sauce and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes and the noodles are fragrant and have mostly absorbed the sauce.
Add Cheese, Scallions, and Mix – Turn the heat to low, then add parmesan cheese and freshly chopped scallions. Mix well to combine and serve immediately!
PRO TIPS
CJ’s Recipe & Storage Tips
Don’t Burn Your Garlic – the goal is to infuse the butter with garlic flavor -cook the butter and garlic over medium low heat to avoid browning or burning (otherwise the garlic will taste bitter). Do NOT use high heat for this step of the dish!
This dish comes together very quickly and some part are more sensitive than others (i.e.: infusing the garlic and preventing it from burning) – therefore, it’s crucial you have all of your ingredients prepped and easily accessible before you begin cooking.
Storage – You can store leftover Garlic Noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. I like to reheat the Garlic Noodles in a hot pan or wok with a couple tbsp of water to help loosen it up. The texture of the noodles will change as they sit in the refrigerator – but the flavors will taste even better! You can also reheat until warmed through in the microwave.
If you tried this Garlic Noodles or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below!
The BEST Garlic Noodles (Video)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1/4 tsp MSG
- 1/2 tbsp Sugar
- 16 oz Fresh Egg Noodles, I recommend fresh egg noodles (sometimes labeled Pancit); if using dried noodles use 8 oz dry – see note
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 20 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine Oyster sauce, Fish sauce, light soy sauce, msg, and sugar. Mix to combine and sugar is dissolved and set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling water over high heat, add the noodles and cook 1 minute less than package directions and drain well and set aside.
- In a large pan over medium low heat, melt butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Turn the heat up to high, then add the cooked noodles and sauce. Mix well until the noodles are combined with the butter, garlic, and sauce and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes and the noodles are fragrant and have mostly absorbed the sauce.
- Turn the heat to low, then add parmesan cheese and freshly chopped scallions. Mix well to combine and serve immediately!
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This Garlic Noodles recipe was originally published in January 2023, and updated in January 2026.
Even my picky eaters liked these noodles! Super easy and delicious.. A keeper for sure. Thank you.
Amazing to hear! Thank you Heather!
So much garlic and I love it!
My go to garlic noodles recipe!
I’ve tried many garlic noodle recipes and this is definitely one of top 3!! I crave it all the time
My kids love this recipe! So easy and so delicious, perfect for a busy weeknight.
So quick and delicious @s0phatt
Loveee this quick easy and delicious
I LOVEEE GARLIC and trying out this recipe with the addition of parmesan cheese was such a surprise! Like an Asian take of aglio olio😂 Especially love the umami that came from the sauces…yumm!