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Published: Feb 19, 2021 · Modified: Sep 6, 2022 by Kelsey· This post may contain affiliate links ·

Spicy Peanut Noodles

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This easy peanut sauce recipe is spicy, savory, and creamy. Though initially intended to be served over rice noodles, this sauce can also be used as a peanut sauce for spring rolls.

A large bowl filled with creamy peanut noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

I love this recipe so much that I make these peanut butter noodles at least once a week! I finally updated the pictures to capture the amazing creaminess that makes these noodles so good.

Not only is this delicious as a creamy vegan pasta, but the sauce is also amazing when used as a spring roll sauce or as a Thai peanut sauce for dipping summer rolls, egg rolls, or even your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

Labeled ingredients in small white bowls and on a white background including: peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, maple syrup, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, ginger, garlic, and rice noodles.

Rice Noodles: I prefer to use rice noodles in this pasta dish but you can use spaghetti, penne, or even ramen noodles! Any type of pasta that you prefer is just fine.

Peanut Butter: These vegan peanut noodles get the incredibly creaminess from the peanut butter.

I prefer to use a crunchy peanut butter for extra texture, but creamy peanut butter is great too.

Soy Sauce: I opted for a classic soy sauce but you can use a low sodium version or swap for a gluten free substitute instead (see below under "Substitutions and Additions".

Sriracha: The sriracha gives this pasta dish an amazing kick of spice and flavor and is what brings this spicy peanut sauce to life.

Ginger: Freshly grated ginger is ideal for this recipe for the best possible flavor.

Garlic: Freshly ground garlic is preferred, but pre-minced jarred garlic will work as well. As a last resort, you can use a pinch of garlic powder as a substitution for fresh garlic.

Crushed Red Pepper: Another way to give these spicy noodles a good kick.

Maple Syrup: The syrup adds a perfect balance of sweetness to this spicy recipe. Can be replaced with a teaspoon of brown sugar or agave nectar if you don't have maple syrup on hand.

Sesame Oil: The sesame oil adds a great amount of flavor to this pasta. Can be omitted if necessary, but not ideal.

See recipe card below for quantities.

Instructions

A white bowl with peanut noodles inside of it. It is garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes.

This vegan pasta recipe is incredibly easy to make.

Simply cook the pasta according to package instructions and while your noodles are cooking, mix all of the remaining ingredients together to make the peanut butter sauce for noodles or for a dipping sauce.

One the pasta has finished cooking to your liking, drain the pasta, return it to the pot, and mix in your vegan peanut sauce.

Substitutions and Additions

As mentioned above, this recipe was originally intended to be a peanut noodles recipe, but you can omit the pasta and make this a peanut dipping sauce instead.

If you would like to make this a vegan and gluten free pasta recipe, simply swap the pasta for a gluten free option, and replace the soy sauce with either tamari sauce or coconut aminos.

This article outlines some easy and delicious soy sauce substitutes.

Though this recipe doesn't call for any extra protein, you can add tofu making yummy tofu peanut noodles instead. The same can be done with tempeh!

If you're not a big fan of spicy food, you can omit the sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes. If you prefer less spice, use half of the sriracha and half of the crushed red pepper.

Creamy peanut noodles in a white bowl.

If you're looking for more delicious vegan recipes, be sure to try these next:

  • Lemon Pasta Sauce
  • Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
  • Easy Vegan Lentil Bolognese
A white bowl filled with creamy peanut butter noodles. They are garnished with green onions and white sesame seeds.

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Kelsey Riley
These vegan noodles are made with an easy peanut sauce, together they make a creamy and savory pasta dish.
4.87 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2
Calories 596 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound pasta
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ½ tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, mix together all of the remaining ingredients to make your peanut sauce. Stir well and add to a sauce pan over medium heat for a minute or two so the garlic cooks slightly.
  • Mix the sauce with the cooked noodles, garnish as desired, and enjoy!

Notes

You can add more or less sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
These noodles can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to four days.

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcal
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