Classic Soy Butter Noodles

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti(paid link)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter(paid link)
• 4 tbsp soy sauce(paid link)
• 3 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil(paid link)
• 1 tsp sugar(paid link)
• 2 stalks green onions(paid link)
• ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While pasta is cooking, mince the garlic. Finely chop the green onions, separating white and green parts.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

   1 min

4. 4

   Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until the sauce is well combined.

   1 min

5. 5

   Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, garnished with the green parts of the green onions.

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