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Creamy Udon Noodles with Broccoli

Creamy Udon Noodles with Broccoli

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chewy udon noodles coated in a silky, savory cream sauce with tender-crisp broccoli, garlic, and a hint of soy for umami. Cozy, quick, and deeply satisfying.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 14 oz udon noodles
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil for the noodles and broccoli.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, heavy cream, vegetable broth, and the cornstarch mixture until smooth.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Cook udon according to package directions, during the last 2 minutes add broccoli to blanch, then drain well.
  5. Transfer drained noodles and broccoli to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and toss gently over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper, sprinkle in sesame seeds and half the green onions, toss once more.
  7. Serve hot topped with remaining green onions, add a splash of noodle water or broth if you prefer a looser sauce.

Notes

  • Note: Reserve 1/4 cup noodle cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • Do not boil the sauce vigorously, gentle heat keeps it silky.
  • Blanch broccoli only until bright green to keep it crisp-tender.
  • Add chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil if you like heat.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

Keywords: creamy udon, broccoli udon, vegetarian noodles, weeknight dinner, Japanese fusion pasta