Instant Noodles with Homemade Fresh Tomato Sauce
Who says instant noodles can't be wholesome? Ditch the seasoning packet and toss your noodles with a vibrant garlic-tomato sauce built from scratch. Quick, budget-friendly, and surprisingly satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pack of instant noodles (seasoning packet discarded)
- Salt to taste
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Directions
- 1
Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces.
- 2
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Sauté the onion and garlic until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the diced tomatoes, season with salt and simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens and the tomatoes break down completely.
- 6
Cook the instant noodles in boiling water as directed on the pack, skipping the seasoning packet entirely.
- 7
Drain the noodles and toss them through the fresh tomato sauce until well coated.
- 8
Serve hot in a bowl straightaway.
💡 Chef's Tip
Stir in a handful of fresh basil or a pinch of chilli flakes at the end for extra depth. Cherry tomatoes also work great and give a naturally sweeter sauce.
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