Easy Creamy Peanut Noodles
Quick, creamy, and full of flavor, these 15-minute easy peanut noodles are a simple lunch or dinner recipe perfect for busy days. Make these vegan-friendly peanut noodles for all those busy weeknights.
Soon after we discovered we were pregnant with our second child I began putting together a handbook to help anyone in the house know what to do when with our oldest.
One of the sections in the handbook included a few recipes that could be made with pantry staple ingredients and that came together quickly. They also happened to be recipes everyone, including our 14-month old, enjoyed.
Recipes like Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs, Mom’s Hamburger Helper, Sausage and Veggie Orzo, and these 15-Minute Peanut Noodles.
Why We Love These Quick Peanut Noodles
Quick, healthy, and addictively delicious, these easy peanut noodles are the perfect package. We love these quick and creamy peanut noodles because they are:
- A Pantry Staple Recipe– Everything you need is probably already in your pantry or refrigerator.
- Ready in about 15 minutes– From cooking the pasta to making the sauce you can whip this dish up in about 15 minutes flat.
- Kid and adult approved. “Peanut butter noodles” as our son affectionately calls them, show up on the menu weekly.
- Naturally a Dairy-Free Recipe and also vegan friendly.
How to Make Creamy Peanut Noodles
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Spaghetti Noodles- I keep it simple and use the traditional spaghetti noodle, but you can use any long noodle your heart desires.
- Creamy Peanut Butter– I stick to the store-brand creamy peanut butter for easy mixing.
- Garlic– Microplaned so it blends better with the sauce.
- Soy Sauce– We typically use the low sodium (green container) soy sauce for this recipe.
- Sriracha- A little goes a long way.
- Lemon Juice– Fresh or from the bottle is fine.
- Honey– If we are out of honey use agave, maple syrup, or brown sugar.
- Water– I like to pull some of the pasta water to use in the sauce.
- Sesame Oil– Adds a little boost of flavor.
Step-by-Step Directions for Easy Peanut Noodles
- Cook pasta: Cook the spaghetti noodles according to your package directions.
- Make creamy peanut sauce: While the noodles are cooking grab the large mixing bowl and whisk together peanut butter, garlic, sriracha, lemon juice, honey, water, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Set sauce aside until ready to serve.
- Drain noodles: When the noodles are cooked, drain and add to the bowl with the sauce.
- Toss noodles with sauce to coat.
- Serve with chopped green onion.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Here are just a few helpful tools you might want to use to help you make these quick and easy peanut noodles.
- Microplane– I love using the microplane to grate the garlic for a smoother consistency in the sauce.
- Bowls– I like to mix the creamy peanut sauce in a large glass bowl to minimize dishes used in the cooking process.
- Whisk– To mix the peanut sauce to a creamy finish.
To Top it Off
Once you are ready to serve up your peanut noodles, plain is perfect but there are a few different ways you can dress them up for a more finished or filling dish.
- Add chopped peanuts
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds
- Garnish with green onion or cilantro
- Top with soy marinated chicken thighs
How do you make this peanut noodle recipe vegan?
This vegan-friendly peanut noodles recipe can quickly become a vegan peanut butter noodles recipe with one swap, replace the honey with agave or maple syrup.
What noodles can you use to make creamy peanut noodles?
I used spaghetti noodles to keep this 15-minute peanut noodle recipe pantry friendly since I usually have a box on hand. Some other noodles you can use in this recipe include:
- Linguine
- Lo Mein Noodles
- Pad Thai Noodles
Storing and Reheating Tips
One of the reasons we make this recipe on repeat is to have the leftovers the next day! Here’s how we store and reheat these easy peanut noodles.
- Storing– Keep noodles tossed in peanut butter sauce in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating– Scoop desired amount of noodles into a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals until desired temperature add a little water or a splash of soy sauce to loosen the noodles.
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Easy Creamy Peanut Noodles
These quick and easy creamy peanut noodles are a simple dish that are ready in under 15 minutes for a filling, flavorful meal everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Spaghetti Noodles uncooked
- ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic microplaned or diced
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoon Honey
- ¼ cup Water
- ½ Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- Green Onion to garnish
- Sesame Seeds to garnish
Instructions
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Cook 8 ounces spaghetti noodles according to your package directions.
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While the noodles are cooking grab the large mixing bowl and whisk together ½ cup peanut butter, 4 cloves of microplaned garlic, 2 Tablespoons sriracha, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons honey, ¼ cup water, and ½ Tablespoon sesame oil until smooth. Set sauce aside until ready to serve.
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When the noodles are cooked, drain and toss into the bowl with the sauce.
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Toss noodles with sauce to coat. Serve with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
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