Spicy Peanut Noodles

Name: Spicy Peanut Noodles with Sriracha
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp sriracha; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1.5 cups reserved pasta water; 2 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish

These spicy peanut noodles are a 15-minute Asian-inspired pasta dish where creamy peanut butter sauce with sriracha heat coats spaghetti and fried garlic for a satisfying, craveable meal.

🌍Asian-inspired 🏷️Peanut noodles 🏷️Spicy noodles 🏷️Pasta 🏷️Spaghetti Peanut butter

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🏷️Sriracha

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Total

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

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Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp sriracha
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1.5 cups reserved pasta water
2 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling, salted water. Before draining, reserve 1.5 cups of the pasta water.
2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the crunchy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and sriracha until smooth. Set aside.
3
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and fry until golden brown and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
4
Add the drained pasta to the pot with the fried garlic. Pour in the reserved pasta water and the peanut sauce.
5
Toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated in the creamy sauce.
6
Garnish with sesame seeds, serve immediately, and enjoy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Reserve pasta water before draining—it's essential for thinning the peanut sauce to the right creamy consistency and helping it cling to the noodles.
Fry the garlic slices until golden and fragrant (about 1-2 minutes) to develop deep flavor; don't let it brown or it will taste bitter.
Add the sauce to the warm pasta off heat, then toss gently while adding pasta water gradually to reach a silky, coat-able consistency.
Serve immediately for the best texture; the sauce will thicken as it cools.

Substitutions

Soy sauce → tamari or coconut aminos (for gluten-free or soy-free)
Sriracha → chili-garlic sauce or hot sauce (adjust quantity to taste)
Honey → maple syrup or agave (maintain 1:1 ratio)
Vegetable oil → sesame oil (use half the amount for stronger flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water to restore sauce consistency.