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Bowl of chili garlic butter noodles garnished with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and sliced scallions — quick and easy spicy noodle recipe.
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Chili Garlic Butter Noodles

A buttery, garlicky, and slightly spicy noodle dish that’s packed with umami. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for when you’re craving something rich and flavorful in under 10 minutes! 
Watch me make Chili Garlic Butter Noodles
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Noodles, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Fusion
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes, Cheap Recipes, Chili Garlic Butter Noodles, Chinese Food, Comfort Food, Easy, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Noodle Recipes, Easy Recipes, Noodle Recipes, Quick Recipes, Spicy Asian Recipes, Spicy Noodles, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 1 bundle udon noodles see note 1
  • 10 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil
  • 2 tablepsoons Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup reserved noodle water

Optional Garnishes

  • Extra chili flakes
  • Scallions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Boil the noodles one minute before al dente per package instructions and reserve ¼ cup of noodle water before draining.
  • Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Stir in chili flakes, soy sauce, and chili oil and cook for another minute.
  • Add the cooked noodles and reserved noodle water, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  • Finish with Parmesan cheese, toss well, and serve.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, and extra chili flakes, if desired.

Notes

(1) Any noodle works. I have used spaghetti or even rigatoni and the recipe has turned out great

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 881kcal | Carbohydrates: 79.8g | Protein: 15.6g | Fat: 55g