Sugar-Free Garlic Noodles
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavorful and easy-to-make Sugar-Free Garlic Noodles, a health-conscious twist on the classic Asian-inspired dish. Made with wholesome whole wheat spaghetti and loaded with the aromatic allure of freshly minced garlic, this recipe skips the sugar without sacrificing taste. A velvety sauce of unsalted butter, olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, and oyster sauce clings to each strand of spaghetti, creating a rich, savory experience with just the right hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes. Finished with the brightness of fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and a squeeze of zesty lime, these noodles come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you’re craving a meatless main or a versatile side dish, these Sugar-Free Garlic Noodles deliver bold flavors that will leave you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 - garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 - green onions, sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 - fresh lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and combine it with the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until the ingredients are well combined, then add the reserved pasta water to the skillet.
Reduce the heat to low, add the cooked noodles to the skillet, and toss everything together until the noodles are thoroughly coated with the sauce.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
Serve the garlic noodles hot, with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing over before enjoying.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1466 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 676 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
