What can I serve this with?

These pair perfectly with grilled chicken, stir-fried shrimp, teriyaki salmon, or any protein with Asian flavors.

Can I add vegetables?

Absolutely — snap peas, broccoli, or spinach wilted in at the end are great additions.

What if I don't have oyster sauce?

Hoisin sauce is the closest substitute. Mix with a splash of soy sauce for a similar sweet-savory profile.

Quick Garlic Noodles

Name: Quick Garlic Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: East Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 8 oz angel hair pasta; 4 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic; 3 whole green onions

Buttery, garlicky angel hair noodles in a sweet-savory oyster sauce glaze — a 15-minute side dish that steals the show.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

Calories

350/serving

Difficulty

Easy

by Replay RecipesEast Asian-Inspired Cuisine

DinnerQuick & EasyAsianComfort Food

Nutrition Per Serving

350Calories

8gProtein

45gCarbs

16gFat

2gFiber

7gSugar

Ingredients

2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
8 oz angel hair pasta
4 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic
3 whole green onions

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

Make the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.

8 min

Sauté garlic in butter

While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic and slice the green onions. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once foaming, add the garlic and most of the green onions (reserve some for garnish). Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and soft — be careful not to brown the garlic.

2 min

Toss and serve

Remove the skillet from heat. Add the drained pasta and prepared sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and glossy. If the pasta is stiff, sprinkle with a small amount of hot water to loosen. Garnish with the reserved green onions and serve.

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Tips & Variations

Use toasted sesame oil — regular sesame oil won't give the same nutty depth
Keep the heat low when sautéing garlic to prevent it from becoming bitter

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I serve this with?: These pair perfectly with grilled chicken, stir-fried shrimp, teriyaki salmon, or any protein with Asian flavors.
Can I add vegetables?: Absolutely — snap peas, broccoli, or spinach wilted in at the end are great additions.
What if I don't have oyster sauce?: Hoisin sauce is the closest substitute. Mix with a splash of soy sauce for a similar sweet-savory profile.

Recipe inspired by the original at budgetbytes.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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