Garlic Noodles
These garlic noodles (aka pasta Aglio e olio with an Asian fusion) are salty, savory, garlicky, umami-rich, and ready in about 20 minutes! Garlic spaghetti not only requires just a few simple ingredients, but this version is naturally vegan and can be made gluten-free - for a hearty, comforting weeknight meal you’ll want to make time and time again!
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) dry noodles e.g. spaghetti (GF if needed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6-8 fresh garlic cloves minced (I used 8)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp vegetable umami (Yondu) or use vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch of turmeric
- 2 scallions green part only (chopped)
- 1/4 cup vegan Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Cook noodles/pasta of choice as per package directions. I prefer to cook them 1 minute shorter (al dente).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Fry for 1 minute, stirring frequently, then add the mushrooms and bell pepper.
- Cook over low-medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then stir in the soy sauce, vegetable umami (I used Yondu), all spices, and scallions.
- Let simmer for 1 further minute, then finally add the cooked noodles and stir to combine. Taste it and add more spices and/or soy sauce if desired.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with vegan Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Noodles: Use your favorite noodles/pasta, e.g. Italian, or Asian noodles, regular or gluten-free.
- Veggies: If you aren't a fan of peppers (or mushrooms), use other veggies of choice, e.g. zucchini, snow peas, etc.
- If you prefer a slightly ‘saucier’ dish: You can save a few spoonfuls of the starchy pasta water to mix into the pan. It will help to make more of a sauce and allow that sauce to cling to the noodles better.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Noodles
Amount per Serving
Calories
414
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Carbohydrates
65
g
22
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.