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A plate of noodles garnished with green onions and sesame seeds sits next to chopsticks. A bundle of fresh ginger is in the background, along with a pan of additional noodles. The scene is set on a gray countertop.
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4.84 from 6 votes

Peanut Noodles

Creamy, slightly spicy peanut noodles made with simple ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes an easy, flavorful dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peanut butter noodles, peanut noodles, peanut noodles recipe
Servings: 2 people
Author: Sammy Montgoms

Ingredients

  • 220 grams capellini or pasta of choice
  • 1/3 cup reserved pasta water start with 1/4 cup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped fine
  • 1 inch piece ginger root chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce of choice
  • green onions to garnish
  • sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions

  • Begin by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add your pasta and let cook until al dente while you prepare your sauce.
    Be sure to reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water.
  • Chop the garlic and ginger really fine and set aside until ready to use.
  • To a large frying pan set to medium heat, add the olive oil.
  • Once hot, add the garlic and ginger and let saute for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  • Reduce heat to low/medium and add the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, honey and sriracha.
    Let simmer, stirring often, until combined well.
    Sammy's Tip: if the sauce appears to be chunky, continue whisking together, breaking down the peanut butter with the whisk or spoon until smooth.
  • Add the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and mix together until well combined and the sauce begins to turn silky and creamy.
  • Add the remaining pasta water if you want the sauce a bit thinner and even creamier.
  • Dish up and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy right away!

Nutrition

Calories: 1069kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Sodium: 2079mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg
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