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Spicy Thai Noodles {with Peanut Sauce}

These Thai noodles are so easy to make and incredibly flavorful! Tender noodles are tossed with fresh colorful veggies, crunchy peanuts and a rich and creamy peanut sauce that will leave everyone craving more. Don't like spice? Just omit the sriracha.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 12 oz dry spaghetti
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips then cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips then cut into-2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp Sriracha (more or less to taste)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic 
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. Cook spaghetti according to directions listed on package. Meanwhile prepare peanut sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking until well blended and smooth.
  2. Drain pasta and pour into a large serving bowl. Toss with sauce then add bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and peanuts and toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

  • Chicken or tofu would be good in these peanut noodles! 
  • Recipe source: adapted slightly from Epicurious