Boil the noodles

• Bring water to a boil and cook the noodles one minute before al dente.
• Reserve some of the noodle water, then drain the noodles.

Mince the garlic

• Mince the garlic.

Build the sauce

• Melt the butter in a pan.
• Cook the garlic for about a minute, then add the chili flakes and stir slightly.
• Add the soy sauce and chili oil and cook for another minute.

Finish the noodles

• Add the noodles and the reserved noodle water.
• Cook until the sauce is thickened, then finish with Parmesan.

Serve

• Place the noodles in a bowl and optionally garnish with sesame seeds, chili flakes and scallions.