Low Fat Garlic Noodles
Delight your taste buds with these Low Fat Garlic Noodles—a lightened-up twist on a classic comfort food favorite! Made with whole wheat spaghetti and a fragrant garlic-infused sauce, this recipe swaps heavy cream and butter for a flavorful mix of olive oil, low-sodium vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Enhanced with a hint of sweetness from sugar and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, these noodles achieve the perfect balance of savory and zesty. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy and healthy dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh green onions, this quick recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort—all while being low in fat and packed with fiber.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 100 ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0 to taste salt
- 0 to taste ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water and then add the whole wheat spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until it is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to let it burn.
Step 3
Add the low-sodium vegetable broth, soy sauce, and sugar to the pan with the garlic. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about a cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
Step 5
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic broth mixture. Toss the pasta to coat it with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if necessary to reach desired sauce consistency.
Step 6
Stir in the red pepper flakes and sliced green onions. Season with additional salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Toss everything well and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes to ensure the pasta soaks up the flavors, then remove from heat.
Step 8
Serve the garlic noodles immediately, garnishing with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (451.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 517.2 |
| Total Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3434.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 82.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.8g | |
| Protein 17.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 95.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 866.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories