Name: Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy); ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons honey (agave or brown sugar can be used); ½ teaspoon chili paste (ex. Sambal Oelek); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic clove (minced); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons water; 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, thin spaghetti, or fettuccini); sesame seeds, peanuts, and green onions for garnish

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The Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe is my go-to for a quick and easy dinner with Asian-inspired flavors!

I keep this recipe in my repertoire for its simplicity and delicious flavor. Another big bonus, it takes just 8 to 10 minutes to make!

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Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe

Do you like peanut butter?

Are you a fan of pasta?

What about really quick meals… do you like meals that are super quick to make?

Yes Yes Yes

Well, I have the recipe for you! This Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe is super fast and flavorful! It’s spicy, creamy, and hearty. It’s also economical to make. If you want to kick up the protein, it’s equally as good with grilled chicken. (Leftover grilled or broiled chicken is great, or grab a rotisserie chicken at the store.)

Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe Tips

Can these noodles be served cold? Yes! They can be served warm or cold.
As well, these noodles are even better the next day once the sauce has soaked into the noodles.
You can use any noodles you have on hand.
Sesame oil might not be in your pantry. However, I highly recommend splurging on it. It’s a strongly flavored oil. Therefore, you use just a couple of tablespoons in each recipe. It’ll last you for months. You can substitute canola, olive, or another oil, but they won’t give your recipe the same flavor.

The perfect bowls for this pasta & why you need them!

Anchor Hocking Glass Mixing Bowls, Set of 10

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What to serve with Thai Noodles

I like Broccoli Salad and edamame with these noodles. Crispy Parmesan Edamame, Bok Choy in Garlic, and Roasted Edamame are all good choices.

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Please remember that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on the products used.

Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe

This is my go-to when I want a quick and easy dinner with Asian inspired flavors! A creamy peanut sauce covers the pasta in the most amazing flavor!

Author: Paula

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 10

Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey agave or brown sugar can be used
½ teaspoon chili paste ex. Sambal Oelek
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic clove minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons water
8 ounces pasta spaghetti, thin spaghetti, or fettuccini
sesame seeds, peanuts, and green onions for garnish

Instructions

Cook noodles according to instructions on the package.
In a small microwave mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, chili paste, water, black pepper, and honey. Heat 30 – 60 seconds in the microwave, whisk until smooth.
Drain noodles once they're done Place in a large bowl and toss with sauce until well combined. Garnish and serve hot.

Nutrition

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.

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2 Comments

Hi Paula. Nice recipe! I made this early this morning and allowed it to sit in the mixture all day long. When I let my husband smell the noodles he lost it! I can’t wait to try this hot in the next 20 minutes after my chicken is ready. Thanks so much!