East-Meets-West Garlic Noodles Recipe

Name: East-Meets-West Garlic Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Garlic Sauce; 14 large garlic cloves, crushed; 1 heaping tbsp pesto verde sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/4 cup sesame oil; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 sticks melted, unsalted butter (½ tbsp); 1 tsp light brown sugar; 1 tbsp Maggi seasoning liquid; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1/2 tsp Lemon grass powder; 1/2 cup LITE coconut milk; dash of black pepper; 2 lbs linguine no. 11 noodles; 1/2 cup minced red peppers; 1/3 cup finely minced cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

Garlic Sauce
14 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 heaping tbsp pesto verde sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 sticks melted, unsalted butter (½ tbsp)
1 tsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp Maggi seasoning liquid
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/2 tsp Lemon grass powder
1/2 cup LITE coconut milk
dash of black pepper
2 lbs linguine no. 11 noodles
1/2 cup minced red peppers
1/3 cup finely minced cilantro for garnish

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["Cook linguine pasta in 6 quarts of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.", "", "While pasta is boiling, mash garlic cloves with the side of a cleaver or large chef's knife. Remove skins. Microwave butter until softened for only 30 seconds to 1 minute depending on the wattage of your microwave.", "", "In a blender or food processor, blend sauce ingredients thoroughly until very smooth and sauce reflects a silky gleen. Sauce may be made one day ahead and chilled, covered.", "", "Mince red peppers into 1/8"" thickness and set aside. Remove stalks from cilantro and finely mince cilantro leaves to yield 1/3 cup and set aside.", "", "Pour garlic sauce into drained, hot linguine noodles, fold in minced red peppers and gently toss to distribute sauce mixture evenly.", "", "Let the pasta mixture sit for one hour in a large microwavable container to allow the sauce to set into the pasta noodles.", "", "Before plating the pasta, microwave the pasta for 2-3 minutes depending on the wattage of your microwave.", "", "Plate the hot pasta onto a large serving platter and garnish with finely minced cilantro. Buon appetit!"]

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kcal

Calories

Fat

289

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Garlic Sauce, 14 large garlic cloves, crushed, 1 heaping tbsp pesto verde sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, East-Meets-West Garlic Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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East-Meets-West Garlic Noodles

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