A huge bonus about this recipes is that it comes together so quickly and you may already have the ingredients on-hand! With less than an hours notice that friends or family is having a get-together for a game, a weekend night or Sunday-funday, I can shower, whip up a big bowl of these and be out the door!
These Sesame Noodles are inexpensive to made a HUGE bowlful of as well (double the recipe) and the leftovers (if there are any) are just as delicious as the day you made them. I always make extra and set aside a bowl of it in our fridge for us the next day, however the noodle-obsessed man I live with, midnight muncher, love of my life often finds them first!
This makes a fabulous lunch and is easy to bring to work…just throw some in a container or large mason jar, pack a fork and you are good-to-go! I enjoy this best served at room temperature, which makes it a perfect picnic item as well.
The spicier the better is my motto when it comes to these, however I do make a non-spicy portion as well for my kiddos. I am easing them into hot & spicy foods. They are beginning to appreciate spice, especially my son however they are just not on their parents level…YET!
If you want to make these more of a meal, add in some shredded grilled chicken, mmmmm!
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Easy Spicy Sesame Noodles
1pound of linguine, cooked to package directions for al dente
1 red pepper, slice into toothpick-like slices (or more if you are into peppers)
4-5 scallions, sliced thin both the white and green
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 TBS red wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar
2 TBS olive oil
3 TBS sesame oil (in the Asian section of the grocery store)
1 TBS plus 1 TSP sugar
1 1/2 TBS chili sauce with garlic (in the Asian section of the grocery store)
Make your sauce first by combining the soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar and chili sauce with garlic. Shake vigorously in a mason jar or pop the sauce in your blender for a minute to mix well.
While your pasta is cooking, slice your peppers and scallions.
As soon as you drain your noodles, run them under cold water until cool. Blot noodles dry with paper towels.
Assemble the dish by throwing into the pasta your peppers and scallion, then the sauce, work it through with your hands to get every inch of pasta coated. I usually do this in the pot I made the pasta in then turn out the coated noodles in the serving dish. If you make this hours or a day ahead, make some additional sauce (half the recipe) to freshen it up prior to serving – it’s really good the next day too! I personally like these noodles at room temperature, but they taste great cold too!
Enjoy!
Deanna - Teaspoon of Spice says
This noodle lover is loving this one (and your Chicken Pho – gotta check that out….)
Back for Seconds says
Sometimes the simple recipes are the best! Looks wonderful!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Sesame noodles are one of my favorite comfort foods! I'll be trying this recipe, for sure!
The Food Hunter says
Don't you just love recipes that you know are going to be a hit with everyone.
Ginny McMeans says
I can see why this is a favorite. Great flavorings!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I've been craving some sesame noodles – and here is your recipe! Must make very soon!
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
Love all the spices and it looks like an easy, perfect dish for any weeknight!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says
I too am a noodle lover and I am loving this!
Maryanne @ the little epicurean says
YUM! I'm a big fan of noodles. I make a similar recipe but I add a little almond butter to thicken the sauce. I'm going to have to try your version!
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
You gotta know it's a good one when it's been a favorite for so long! I love the sound of these noodles, they remind me of some that I order from a local chinese place – for the sole purpose of eating them the next day. Yum!
Cookin' Canuck says
I absolutely adore sesame noodles, and I can see why your friends hunt you down for this recipe. I'm tempted to mix this with shrimp and veggies for dinner tonight.
Angie says
This is so easy, and I know my son would love these noodles. They are so much healthier than take out!
Erin Dee says
I've never tried any kind of Asian noodles. Only Italian type stuff. I definitely need to try, though, because these look great!
Anita says
I could live off of noodles. Both your sesame noodles and pho look fabulous!
Nutmeg Nanny says
My husband LOVES sesame noodles. I never make them because I'm allergic to sesame but I'm happy to pass this recipe to him 🙂
Angie Barrett says
That was such an awesome idea to take copies of the recipe with you! You KNOW it's a good one if you already know people are going to begging for it! I love any type of noddle and I'm already in love with these!
The Redhead Baker says
This sounds like something my fiance would LOVE! Maybe I'll surprise him with a batch for him to pack for lunch at work!
Lauren says
Ssesame noodles are the best! I never thought to bring them to a bbq before…I might need to make them my signature dish for summer 2015.
Cynthia Cook says
Love this recipe! When I want to turn it into the star of the show I add some steamed broccoli florets, rotisserie chicken, OR grilled shrimp, and top with toasted sesame seeds! Fantastic!!
Colleen says
Love all of your ideas! These are so easy and so versatile for sure! I just made this recipe this weekend which is similar but more robust. Sometines I add chicken and sometimes (like this weekend) I make it without. People go crazy for it. https://soufflebombay.com/the-best-prettiest-pasta-salad-evah/
Maddie says
I just tried these for the first time & I love them! I’ll definitely be making them again! They taste just exactly like sesame noodles I used to get from a grocery store that I loved. I’m so happy I can make them at home now. Thank you for sharing this recipe 🙂
Colleen says
Yay! Great to hear that Maddie! AND they are so inexpensive to make…for parties or lunch. Which is a bonus!