My Favorite Sesame Noodles

Get ready to fall in love with "My Favorite Sesame Noodles," a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This recipe combines tender spaghetti (or your favorite thin noodles) with a bold, irresistible sesame sauce made from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Infused with optional heat from sriracha, it’s finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for the ultimate umami-packed experience. Garnish with julienned cucumber and shredded carrot for a refreshing crunch that takes this dish to the next level. Ready in just 20 minutes, these noodles are equally delicious served cold, warm, or at room temperature, making them a versatile addition to your recipe collection. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick sesame noodle recipe that’s rich in flavor and effortless to prepare!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti (or thin noodles of choice)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
• 3 stalks green onions, finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
• 1 small cucumber, julienned (for garnish, optional)
• 1 medium carrot, shredded (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha (if using) until well combined.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked and cooled noodles with the sesame sauce until evenly coated.

Step 4

Add the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds to the noodles, tossing again to distribute evenly.

Step 5

If desired, garnish with julienned cucumber and shredded carrot for added crunch and freshness.

Step 6

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. These noodles are delicious served cold, at room temperature, or lightly warmed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	514.7 grams (514.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	875

Total Fat 41.90g	54%
Saturated Fat 6.00g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1860mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 107.30g	39%
Dietary Fiber 8.80g	31%
Total Sugars 25.30g
Protein 23.70g	47%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222mg	17%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 757mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 47.6%