Buttered Noodles

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the egg noodles in a minimal amount of water to ensure a high starch concentration.
  2. 2Boil the egg noodles in a minimal amount of water to ensure a high starch concentration.
  3. 3Boil the egg noodles in a minimal amount of water to ensure a high starch concentration.
  4. 4Reserve at least a quarter-cup of the liquid before draining the pasta.
  5. 5Reserve at least a quarter-cup of the liquid before draining the pasta.
  6. 6Reserve at least a quarter-cup of the liquid before draining the pasta.
  7. 7While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a pan.
  8. 8While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a pan.
  9. 9While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a pan.
  10. 10Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter until golden and fragrant.
  11. 11Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter until golden and fragrant.
  12. 12Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter until golden and fragrant.
  13. 13Whisk in the reserved pasta water to create a smooth emulsion.
  14. 14Whisk in the reserved pasta water to create a smooth emulsion.
  15. 15Whisk in the reserved pasta water to create a smooth emulsion.
  16. 16Stir in the soy sauce, parmesan, and red chili flakes until combined.
  17. 17Stir in the soy sauce, parmesan, and red chili flakes until combined.
  18. 18Stir in the soy sauce, parmesan, and red chili flakes until combined.
  19. 19Toss in the cooked noodles.
  20. 20Toss in the cooked noodles.
  21. 21Toss in the cooked noodles.
  22. 22Allow any clinging water to help thin the sauce and mix thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated and glossy.
  23. 23Allow any clinging water to help thin the sauce and mix thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated and glossy.
  24. 24Allow any clinging water to help thin the sauce and mix thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated and glossy.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Egg noodles
  • 16 oz Egg noodles
  • 16 oz Egg noodles
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Red chili flakes
  • 0.25 cup Reserved starchy pasta water
  • 0.25 cup Reserved starchy pasta water
  • 0.25 cup Reserved starchy pasta water

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Boil pasta with as little water as possible for high starch concentration.
  • Adding pasta water to browned garlic and butter creates an emulsion for the sauce.
  • Use egg-based noodles.