How To Make Good Noodles Without Sauce?

1. Cook noodles according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and return to hot pan. …
2. Add butter, homemade seasoned salt and ground black pepper.
3. Toss until butter is melted and noodles are fully coated.
4. Serve immediately.
5. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

With no creams or heavy amounts of butter, these one-pot creamy garlic noodles are as easy to make as they are delicious.

These one pot (well. My family loves these creamy garlic noodles, which are made in one “pan” technically. For the past few months, we have made them at least once a month using various variations. This recipe doesn’t use heavy cream or copious amounts of butter, but it tastes JUST as good as recipes that do. My kids are crazy about them and request them all the time (and I am happy to comply because they are SO easy). It works like magic when you cook the noodles in milk and chicken broth. A complete win-win situation with no draining and only ONE POT to clean.

For this recipe we like to use linguini noodles. They are sufficiently thick to take up the sauce without becoming overly heavy. Egg noodles, spaghetti noodles, and fettuccini noodles are additional options. It would be fun to try rotini or bowtie pasta as well. Try to avoid anything thinner than spaghetti. They will cook way too fast and then get clumpy. Regardless of the type of noodle you use, make sure it’s fully cooked before serving. Because it is simmering at a lower heat, you can’t really follow the instructions on the package.

Just add some chicken to make this a complete meal. Although I prefer adding grilled chicken, you can also include baked, shredded, or pan-fried chicken. Pan-frying the chicken is the best method for maintaining the meal’s “one pot” status. Prior to cooking the noodles, season the chicken with Italian seasoning and cook it in the skillet you’ll be using for the noodles. Then, once the chicken is mostly cooked, remove it from the pan, place it on a plate, and cover it. Make the noodles as directed in the following recipe after cleaning the pan (caution: the pan will be hot). Last but not least, add the chicken to the simmering noodles after a few minutes and continue with the recipe as written.

Add the vegetables around 10 minutes before serving if you want to. You could include vegetables like broccoli, peas, asparagus, etc. It’s entirely up to you whether you make these noodles as a filling meal or a simple side dish.

Other Ways to Dress it Up

Although it’s very easy to make and so delicious, this pasta with olive oil and garlic does have some ways to dress it up. Here are some suggestions:

If you like a little heat add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes when you add the garlic to the oil.

Add a little lemon zest when you add the hot spaghetti to the skillet. It will give it a pop of brightness.

Switch up the herbs – add dried herbs like oregano, rosemary or Italian seasoning when you heat up the oil (1/4 of a teaspoon should be plenty!). Or, add some different fresh herbs like basil or thyme right before you serve it.

Add a protein like cooked chicken or shrimp to make it more filling.

Serve it with crusty bread and a fresh green salad on the side for a complete meal.

One of my all-time favorite easy pasta recipes is this pasta with olive oil and garlic. Here are a few other easy pasta recipes for one that I also love to make.

Anyway, here’s my recipe for Parmesan Garlic Noodles, which you can serve with a variety of side dishes and your preferred protein. To accompany the noodles, I prepared some bacon-wrapped shrimp and pumpkin mashed potatoes.

For now, he would say pizza, mac and cheese, and pasta if you asked him what his favorite dish was. We pretty much eat pizza and pasta at least twice a week thanks to him, an American!

It’s really too bad because I miss my savory Asian food and spicy Malaysian food, but since I won’t make separate dinners for him and us, we’ve been adopting little G’s tastes.

You would think that since I specialize in Asian recipes that my 4-year-old son’s favorite food would be Asian rice and noodles, but the truth is quite the opposite.

Little G would frequently request Korean Kalbi, which we could easily purchase from any of the many Korean eateries or supermarkets in Irvine.

How to Make Pasta with Olive Oil & Garlic

This quick pasta dish for one can be ready in the time it takes to boil the spaghetti. It’s so fast and easy!.

First, warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook the garlic in the oil until it’s lightly golden and softened. It doesn’t take long so keep an eye on it and lower the heat if it’s browning too fast.

Reserve a tablespoon of the starchy pasta water before you drain the pasta.

Add the cooked spaghetti, along with the tablespoon of starchy pasta water, to the skillet and toss it with the garlic oil.

Add the chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, toss it all again and serve!

FAQ

What to put on noodles when you don’t have sauce?

Without using sauce, cheese is an excellent way to flavor your pasta. You can create a delicious meal with just a few ingredients by combining your angel hair pasta with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. All types of noodles taste fantastic when seasoned with garlic butter.

What to add to bland noodles?

1. Add salt. Well, duh. …
2. Grate lots of Parmesan or Pecorino into a bowl. …
3. Grind some pepper over it.
4. Sprinkle some red pepper flakes over it.
5. Give it a drizzle of olive oil.

What to add to plain pasta to make it better?

1. Pesto. Pesto, which is frequently created by combining pine nuts, fresh basil, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, can be a wholesome and delectable pasta topping.
2. Bolognese sauce. …
3. Avocado sauce. …
4. Lemon garlic sauce. …
5. Greek yogurt Alfredo sauce.