Garlicky Pasta

"Among San Francisco’s nearly innumerable contributions to the culinary canon (including cioppino, the sourdough bread bowl, and, of course, the Mission-style burrito), one that’s particularly near and dear to our hearts is a superlatively flavorful dish known simply as “garlic noodles.” Originally created in the 1970s by Vietnamese-American chef Helene An, this exceptionally rich take on Italian aglio e olio incorporates soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, as well a bit of pecorino Romano cheese, to make every bite burst with tons of garlic and umami. And now, inspired by this nearly fifty-year Frisco fave, we’re elated to bring Trader Joe’s Garlicky Pasta into our freezers!

Each bag goes from frozen to ready-to-eat in just a matter of minutes, either in the microwave or on the stovetop, leaving you plenty of time to prep a side to go along with your Pasta—if you can avoid being distracted by its allium aromatics, that is. We like it best topped with freshly cut green onion, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a hearty, savory protein, like grilled shrimp, broiled salmon, or a fried egg. To make the most of its super rich flavor profile and al dente texture, we recommend pairing with a crisp, dry white wine, perhaps even a nice sparkler. It’s a dish worth celebrating, after all!"