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Delicious Garlic Sesame Noodles served with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and herbs

Garlic Sesame Noodles

A warm and comforting dish featuring noodles coated in a flavorful garlic sesame sauce, perfect for cozy evenings and quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Sauce

  • 12 oz wheat or gluten-free spaghetti (or your favorite noodles)
  • 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil Good-quality sesame oil for best flavor.
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, finely minced Minced finely for best flavor distribution.
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp chili paste or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust to taste.
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted Toast until golden and fragrant.
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot, julienned (optional)
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Garnish

  • to taste Fresh cilantro or parsley For garnish.

Instructions
 

Cooking the Noodles

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.

Toasting Sesame Seeds

  • In a dry small skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, 2–3 minutes. Set aside.

Making the Sauce

  • In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chili paste or red pepper flakes if using. Add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Combining Noodles and Sauce

  • Return the drained noodles to the pot or a large skillet on low heat. Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss gently to coat, adding more reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until the texture is silky and clings to the noodles.

Finishing and Serving

  • Stir in scallions, julienned carrot, and half the toasted sesame seeds. Plate into bowls and sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds and chopped herbs on top.

Notes

For best flavor, use good-quality toasted sesame oil and mince garlic finely to distribute flavor evenly. You can also substitute light olive oil or avocado oil mixed with sesame paste if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
Keyword comfort food, Easy Pasta, Garlic Sesame Noodles, Quick Recipes, weeknight dinner
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