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Creamy Garlic Butter Noodles Recipe served in a bowl with a rich garlic butter sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, and red pepper flakes.
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Creamy Garlic Butter Noodles

These Creamy Garlic Butter Noodles come together in just a few minutes with a handful of ingredients. Every strand is coated in a creamy garlic sauce, making this the ultimate comfort meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Comfort Food, Fusion
Keyword: 15 Minute Noodle Dish, 30 Minute Dinner, Asian Dinners, Asian Garlic Noodles, Asian Recipes, Creamy Garlic Butter Noodles, Creamy Noodles, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Dinner, Easy Recipes, Garlic Butter Noodles, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 oz instant noodles of choice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp reserved noodle water

Optional Garnishes

  • Sesame seeds
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Scallions

Instructions

  • Finely mince the garlic and set aside.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the instant noodles until about 1 minute before al dente. Reserve a few tablespoons of the noodle water, then drain.
  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the soy sauce, sugar, heavy cream, and a bit of the reserved noodle water. Stir until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  • Add the cooked noodles and continue tossing until the sauce becomes silky and clings to the noodles.
  • Serve in a bowl and optionally garnish with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and scallions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g