Parmesan Garlic Noodles

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Parmesan Garlic Noodles - quick & easy spaghetti recipe with garlic and Parmesan cheese. This Parmesan Garlic Noodles recipe takes 20 mins!

Quick and easy Parmesan Garlic Noodles with garlic and Parmesan cheese.
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As I specialize in Asian recipes, you would think that my 4-year old son’s favorite food is Asian rice and noodles, right? Unfortunately, the answer is the complete opposite.

The picky eater just doesn’t fancy Asian food, in fact, he dislikes rice, has zero interest in eating Asian stir-fries, and he is really not that into Asian noodles either.

As a mother, I am rather disappointed, and I can only hope that one day, his palate will awake to the wonderful flavors of Asian cooking and would eat exactly like I do.

Easiest homemade Parmesan Garlic Noodles picked with a fork.

For now, if you ask him what is his favorite food, he would tell you the following: pizza, mac and cheese, and pasta. He is American! Because of him, we pretty much eat pasta and pizza at least 2-3 times a week!!

It’s quite sad actually because I miss my spicy Malaysian food and delicious Asian food, but I refuse to cook two sets of dinners for him and for us, so we have been adopting little G’s palate.

Easy and healthy homemade Parmesan Garlic Noodles with garlic and Parmesan cheese.

Every week, he would ask for Parmesan Garlic Noodles, without fail. I actually don’t mind making it for him (and us) because it’s so easy to make, take less than 20 minutes, with only a handful of everyday ingredients, and we can customize the protein to serve with the Garlic Parmesan Noodles.

For little G, he would always ask for Korean Kalbi (his favorite Asian food), which we can easily buy from the many Korean restaurants or supermarkets here in Irvine.

For me, I always love a serving of ginger garlic baked chicken (check out my recipe), or miso-glazed salmon with the noodles, so we all have no complain.

Anyway, this is my Parmesan Garlic Noodles recipe, which is super easy quick to make, and you can serve it with all sorts of side dishes and protein of choice. I made some bacon-wrapped shrimp and pumpkin mashed potatoes to go with the noodles.

It was delightful and we all had a wonderful meal. I have another Asian garlic noodles recipe which is equally delicious.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 553 calories per serving.

Delicious Garlic Noodles with shredded Parmesan cheese on a fork.

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4.77 from 38 votes

Parmesan Garlic Noodles

Quick and easy Parmesan Garlic Noodles with garlic and Parmesan cheese. This Parmesan Garlic Noodles recipe takes 20 mins and great for the entire family.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 people
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Ingredients  

  • 8 oz (230g) spaghetti , or linguine
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grated cheddar cheese, for garnishing
  • chopped parsley, for garnishing

Instructions 

  • Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat up a skillet and add the butter and olive oil. Saute the garlic until slightly brown and aromatic. Toss in the noodles, stir to combine well. Add salt to taste.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Garnish with Cheddar cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

To add some Asian flair to the taste of the noodles, sometimes I add 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce instead of salt to flavor the noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people, Calories: 553kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 285mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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40 Comments

  1. Bev says:

    Delicious & so easy! I added red pepper flakes & dried oregano from our garden & some of the pasta water. So, so good & went great with our air fryer chicken thighs. Thanks!

  2. Jill says:

    I was so hungry this afternoon and didn’t feel like running to the grocery store. I was pleased to see I had most of the necessary ingredients for this delicious and easy recipe. I used penne (it was all I had) and topped with grated parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes, fresh cracked peppercorns and veggie meatless balls. My husband was impressed that a meal could be made from what little we had in the pantry!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      That’s awesome Jill!! Thanks!

  3. John Marshall says:

    5 stars
    Hi Bee,
    I put 5 stars because it looks like a good recipe although not my
    thing.
    The reason I posted is because you do not look old enough to have
    a son. I cant say well done because that is just the way things are. Must be your healthy food.
    Keep the great recipes coming. Thank you John M (in the Uk)

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks John.

  4. John Marshall says:

    5 stars
    Hi Bee,
    I put 5 stars because it looks like a good recipe although not my
    thing.
    The reason I posted is because you do not look old enough to have
    a son. I cant say well done because that is just the way things are. Must be your healthy food.
    Keep the great recipes coming. Thank you John M (in the Uk)

  5. Kap says:

    5 stars
    I have been making this wrong my whole life, so happy to find your receipe! I had some left over noodles, and on a whim, I decided to check out a simple receipe for garlic butter pasta. I am so glad I did because it is more complex than just garlic and butter. The pecorino/romano cheese and olive oil add so much depth to the dish. I topped it with some crushed red pepper and man was it delicious. I am curious if fish sauce would work in place of oyster sauce as I always have that on hand. Such a simple yet delicious dish. I will be checking out more of your receipe’s.

      1. Evalyn says:

        I made this with my dad and my whole family loved it! We put some chicken in with the noodles and that was really good. Garlic bread goes really good with this recipe. Thanks! ?

        1. Rasa Malaysia says:

          Awesome!

  6. Kap says:

    5 stars
    I have been making this wrong my whole life, so happy to find your receipe! I had some left over noodles, and on a whim, I decided to check out a simple receipe for garlic butter pasta. I am so glad I did because it is more complex than just garlic and butter. The pecorino/romano cheese and olive oil add so much depth to the dish. I topped it with some crushed red pepper and man was it delicious. I am curious if fish sauce would work in place of oyster sauce as I always have that on hand. Such a simple yet delicious dish. I will be checking out more of your receipe’s.

  7. Judy says:

    5 stars
    How much oyster sauce would you add?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce or to taste.

  8. Judy says:

    5 stars
    How much oyster sauce would you add?

  9. Barthollowmew says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is absolutely delicious. The delicate blend of light to heavy flavor is stunning. I recommend this recipe to anyone who loves noodles.

  10. Sandy Gilbert says:

    I just found this recipe and I thought I’d let you know that you can make it a complete meal if after you mix the butter and garlic with the spaghetti while it’s hot you can add four raw eggs and the heat of the spaghetti and sauce will cook the eggs just keep tossing them until the eggs are cooked my grandchildren love this and I like it too. God bless and enjoy

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks for your comment!!