Noodles with Peanut Sauce

The Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe from Cooking Matters combines cooked noodles with a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. It's a quick, simple weeknight dinner with a rich, savory taste.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword Frozen Vegetables, Noodle, Noodles, Peanut Butter, Peanut Sauce, Peanuts, Soy Sauce, Whole Wheat Noodles, Whole Wheat Pasta

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Cooking Method Stovetop

Program Cooking Matters

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 293kcal

Author Chef Lainie Forman

Equipment

Stovetop
Large Pot
Colander
Medium Bowl
Microwave-Safe Bowl
Microwave

Ingredients

1 package Pasta 16 ounces; whole wheat
¼ cup Peanut Butter
⅓ cup Water Warm
¼ cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium
2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
4 teaspoons Sugar
1 bag Frozen Vegetables Thawed; broccoli, snow peas, etc.
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Instructions

Cook pasta using package directions. Make sauce and veggies while pasta cooks.
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and warm water. Stir into a smooth, thin sauce.
Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Mix until sugar dissolves. If using, stir in red pepper flakes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add thawed frozen veggies and ½ cup water. Steam in microwave for 3-5 minutes. Drain any excess water.
Pour peanut sauce and steamed veggies over cooked, drained pasta. Toss to combine. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Top with sliced cooked chicken breast, firm tofu, or chopped peanuts if you like.
Top with any heated leftover veggies you like.
Add ½ teaspoon minced garlic or minced ginger to the peanut sauce.
Try garnishing with rinsed and chopped green onions, cilantro, or lime wedges.

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