About this recipe

A pantry-friendly, crowd-pleasing bowl of noodles tossed in a rich, savory peanut sauce with a hint of sesame, soy, and ginger. Ready in under 30 minutes and endlessly customizable — add whatever veggies or protein you have on hand. Perfect for busy weeknights on a budget.

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining, then drain and rinse the noodles briefly under ^[cold water] to stop cooking and prevent sticking.

2. 2

   While the noodles cook, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic minced, ginger grated, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a large mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of warm water and whisk until the sauce is smooth and pourable. If it's still too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until you reach a silky, coating consistency.

3. 3

   Add the drained noodles to the bowl with the peanut sauce. Using tongs, toss thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated. If the sauce tightens up, splash in a little more reserved pasta water and toss again.

4. 4

   Divide the peanut noodles among bowls. Top each serving with sliced green onions, chopped roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately at room temperature or slightly warm.