This Peanut Noodles recipe is a weeknight lifesaver that only takes 15 minutes! The udon noodles are tossed in the easiest homemade peanut sauce that can be made mild or spicy.
Peanut noodles so good, I skip the takeout menu.
Peanut noodles so good, I skip the takeout menu.I love how these Peanut Noodles check all the boxes for a quick (we're talking 15 minutes!), satisfying meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. The sauce is rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and spice. Feel free to toss in your favorite protein and veggies.
My favorite part is I always have the ingredients on hand, and it's budget-friendly, too.
How to make Peanut Noodles:
Cook Pasta: Follow package directions to cook pasta then drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
Make Sauce and Serve: Combine all peanut sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add hot pasta and toss to coat. Add a little reserved pasta water at a time, to thin the sauce, if needed. Top with peanuts, chopped green onion, and fresh herbs.
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Recipe
Peanut Noodles
Equipment
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter*
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce , or tamari
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons honey*
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 Tablespoons chili oil * for mild, or add more for extra heat
Garnishes:
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 2 Tablespoons dry roasted peanuts , chopped
- Sesame seeds , roasted
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves , chopped
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves , chopped
- Protein, if desired: like cooked chicken, shrimp or tofu
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.1 lb refrigerated pre-cooked Udon noodles*
- Combine sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add hot pasta and toss to coat. Add a little reserved pasta water, to thin the sauce, if needed.½ cup creamy peanut butter*, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 ½ Tablespoons honey*, 2 ½ Tablespoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, 3 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons chili oil
- Serve garnished with peanuts, sesame seeds, chopped green onion, and fresh herbs.2 green onions, 2 Tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, Sesame seeds, 2-3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, 2-3 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves, 2-3 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Notes
- Add Protein: Cooked shrimp, chicken, tofu, tempeh, edamame, or top with a fried egg (my favorite!)
- Add Veggies: Spiralized or shredded grated carrot and zucchini would add beautiful color and crunch.
- Nut Free: Substitute tahini for the peanut butter.
- Peanut Butter: Try almond butter, or use tahini for a nut-free option.
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I originally shared this recipe July 2023. Updated August 2025.
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Soooooo good!
Made this tonight with red peppers and chicken for the family. It was a huge hit! I am definitely adding this as one of our regular meals 😋🤗
Thanks for always having such easy to follow and tasty recipes.
Delicious! This came together in no time and was so easy and tasty. I added leftover pork tenderloin and steamed broccoli. Perfect dinnner!
Amazing! If you like savory peanut butter dishes then you have to try this. I served it with a side of broccoli to complete the dish. Adding chicken would be a good idea to add some extra protein, too!
SO yummy! We added all the toppings-veggies, herbs, and chicken. Just the noodles and the sauce would have been delicious, but it was extra good with all the toppings. Very versatile for kids with their own preferences.
These peanut noodles were EXACTLY what I was craving. They’re rich and creamy and a little sweet, but a subtle heat comes through with the chili oil to balance it all out. I topped with fresh basil, dry roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds. An added bonus is the fact that since udon noodles cook so quickly you can whip up this high quality dish in all of fifteen minutes—which is perfect for someone who often winds up making dinner at 9pm.
My Kids loved this !!!!! It was so good , definitely making again. Just as good as take out in 10 min.
Thank you again for another delicious recipe.
The Williams Family
This sauce was so easy to make from pantry staples. I used a chicken breast and bell pepper with pappardelle noodles. Loved using stuff from the pantry without going to the store!
This was so good and easy!!! Even my picky eaters loved it.
I made these last night and it was delicious! So many flavors came together and my mouth was loving it. The mint/basil really pulled it together for me. Yum! Will definitely be making this again.
literally just got back from the gym, opened my email, seen the monthly challenge & accepted lol had everything on hand… this was ssoooo delicious, made it in less than an hour w shrimp i ran under water to defrost quick & fried eggs (as you suggested), used vermicelli noodles & only had green onions so used extra of it to give the freshness of the missing herbs ididnt have & to cut through the peanut butter taste, also used Sriracha in place of the chili oil… next time i will save more pasta water bc it was a bit dry, which was my fault… this might most definitely become a staple of mine, my 2 toddlers & man devoured it!!
Wow, sounds like you nailed the peanut noodles recipe right after the gym – impressive! Love your quick thinking with the vermicelli, green onions, and Sriracha. Don’t sweat the dryness, a bit more pasta water next time and you’re golden.
So happy to hear your family gobbled it up and it might become a staple. That’s the ultimate compliment!