Garlic Chili Noodles

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz noodles of choice such as spaghetti (ramen, or wheat noodles)

5 cloves garlic (finely minced)

2 tsp chili flakes

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

2 tbsp reserved noodle water

Chili flakes

Sesame seeds

Sliced scallions

Directions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles until about one minute before al dente.

Reserve a few tablespoons of noodle water before draining the noodles.

Add the minced garlic and chili flakes to a small amount of oil in a pan and cook until fragrant and lightly toasted.

Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, and reserved noodle water. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.

Add the drained noodles to the pan. Toss continuously until the sauce coats the noodles evenly.

Transfer the noodles to a bowl and optionally garnish with chili flakes, sesame seeds, and scallions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 305 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 44 g
• Protein: 8 g