Name: Creamy Peanut Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry spaghetti; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; ¼ cup creamy peanut butter; ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce; ¼ cup hot water; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sriracha; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 scallions, diced, green and white parts separated (some reserved for garnish); ½ small carrot, peeled and sliced into julienne/matchsticks; Chopped peanuts, for garnish

Description

A quick and delicious Creamy Peanut Noodles recipe featuring tender spaghetti tossed in a flavorful peanut sauce made with sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sriracha. This vibrant dish is garnished with crunchy peanuts and fresh scallions, perfect for a satisfying meal in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Pasta

8 ounces dry spaghetti

Peanut Sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup hot water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sriracha
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 scallions, diced, green and white parts separated (some reserved for garnish)

Garnish and Add-ins

½ small carrot, peeled and sliced into julienne/matchsticks
Chopped peanuts, for garnish

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry spaghetti and cook until al dente, following the package instructions. Reserve ⅓ cup of the pasta water, then drain the noodles thoroughly.
Make Sauce: Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add sesame oil along with most of the scallion whites (reserve some for garnish). Sauté until scallions become tender, then add minced garlic and ginger. Cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, hot water, rice vinegar, sriracha, brown sugar, and scallion greens until smooth.
Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked spaghetti with the julienned carrot and the peanut sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to loosen it up to your desired consistency. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts and reserved scallion whites for a crunchy finish.

Notes

Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
Adjust sriracha quantity to taste for desired heat level.
This dish is best served fresh and warm.
Substitute spaghetti with rice noodles or any preferred noodle for variation.