Sesame Peanut Noodles
Chewy noodles coated in a rich, savory peanut sauce spiked with sesame and a hit of heat. Ready in 15 minutes—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 412
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or ramen noodles
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes.
- 2
While noodles cook, whisk peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and pepper flakes in a small bowl until smooth.
- 3
Reserve 1/4 cup noodle cooking water, then drain noodles.
- 4
Return noodles to the pot. Add sauce and toss until coated, adding splash of reserved water if needed for creaminess.
- 5
Divide between bowls and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- small whisk bowl
- colander
- tongs
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