Ingredients
For the Secret Sauce:
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons fish sauce
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¼ teaspoon sesame oil
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
For the Noodles:
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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6 ounces spaghetti
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¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or to taste
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
Directions
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Gather all ingredients. Stir soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl for the secret sauce.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Quickly stir in the secret sauce and turn off the heat.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
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Transfer spaghetti into the sauce using tongs, bringing some of the cooking water with it. Toss until well coated; stir in Parmesan cheese. Splash in more pasta water if noodles are too dry.
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Plate noodles; garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes.
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Chef's Notes
Virtually any noodle will shine in this, but I quite like good old spaghetti. Good options include Chinese egg noodles and ramen.
Apparently, one of the secret ingredients is Maggi Seasoning Sauce, which I decided not to use since I'm not sure how easy it is for the average person to find. Besides, I think my assortment of savory, umami-rich substitutes did the job quite nicely, and everything in the ingredient list can be found at any large grocery store.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
600 | Calories |
28g | Fat |
70g | Carbs |
17g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 600 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 28g | 36% |
Saturated Fat 17g | 84% |
Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
Sodium 1541mg | 67% |
Total Carbohydrate 70g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 17g | 34% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 6% |
Calcium 172mg | 13% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 370mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.