Kittencal's Quick 5-Minute Chinese Noodles

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb spaghetti (regular or thin)
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (do not mince the garlic finely)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to heat level)
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper (optional)
• 1 large green onion, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti in boiling water until al dente (it is best to slightly under cook) drain then rinse well under cold water, then drain again; transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in the chopped garlic and chili flakes, cook stirring for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add in the cold spaghetti and toss using long tongs until the pasta is hot.

4. 4

   Pour the soy sauce over the hot pasta and continue tossing with tongs adding in more soy sauce if needed until you have the desired flavor that you want.

5. 5

   Season with black pepper if desired.

6. 6

   Transfer to a bowl then toss with chopped green onions.