Rice & noodles

Scallion Garlic Pasta

Name: Scallion Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Spaghetti 80g; Scallions 2stalks; Garlic 2cloves

Scallion and garlic sautéed into a fragrant quick pasta—weeknight-friendly with few ingredients.

Total 18 min Stockpot Easy 1 servings

StockpotSkillet Cooking for one

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Cook white and green parts of scallion separately for clearer aroma layers.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 6 min · Cook 12 min

Cook pasta al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water. Separate scallion white and green; mince garlic.
Heat oil; sauté white parts and garlic until fragrant; add green parts briefly.
Toss pasta with soy sauce and a little pasta water until coated; serve.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Add scallion greens last for brighter color and scent.

Best fresh; up to 1 day refrigerated.

Substitutions

Onion

Optional add-ins

+Bacon+Heavy cream+Parmesan

FAQ

Skip soy sauce?

Salt and black pepper work fine.

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