Spicy Peanut Sauce Noodles

Peanut noodles in a white bowl with chopsticks and topped with green onions and crushed peanuts.

5 from 2 votes

Spicy Peanut Sauce Noodles

When it's an emergency dinner, these creamy Spicy Peanut Sauce Noodles save the day in just 10 minutes! Made with simple pantry ingredients, create the ultimate flavorful Peanut Noodles for dinner tonight!

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 588kcal

Author: Mikha S.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

8 oz spaghetti noodles
1 green onion thinly sliced, optional for garnish
1 tablespoon crushed peanuts optional for garnish

For the Sauce:

1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 garlic cloves minced
2 - 4 teaspoons chili oil homemade or store-bought, adjust to your spice level
½ - 1 ½ tablespoon water from boiling noodles

Instructions

In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti noodles & cook according to the package’s directions.
In the meantime, combine the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. Remember to add the water from the noodles last to slightly loosen the sauce and get it to your desired consistency. Keep in mind the water also dilutes the flavor.
Drain noodles, pour desired amount of sauce on top. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if you’re feeling fancy, then enjoy!

Notes

Noodles: Spaghetti noodles are super convenient but you can also use fresh wheat noodles from Asian markets, or even ramen noodles.
Peanut Butter Preference:Smooth peanut butter is recommended for the sauce & you can add crushed peanuts for crunch. Chunky peanut butter works too, but you'll need to add more for a creamy consistency.
Chili Oil: The spice level depends on the chili oil you use. Make sure taste then adjust to your taste buds!
Toppings: Bolster your meal by adding toppings like rotisserie chicken, edamame, shredded carrots, cabbage, sliced peppers, or steamed bok choy.
Key Tips:
- Sauce Consistency: Don't forget to add water to the sauce last! If you want your sauce to be just right, add water gradually and adjust until it's perfect.
- Sauciness: This recipe makes a ton of yummy sauce that thickens up a bit as it sits. To keep your noodles from drying out, pour the sauce over them as you like. Plus, extra sauce means you can add in some tasty mix-ins if you want!
- Meal Prep: Want to bring these tasty Spicy Peanut Noodles to work? Drizzle a bit of oil on the noodles to keep them from sticking, then store noodles and sauce separately to keep everything fresh. Combine when you’re ready to eat!

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