Easy Spicy Peanut Pasta

This is by far my favorite pasta recipe! It’s sweet, spicy, nutty, delicious & SO easy to make.

I think I make this recipe every other week, if not more. It’s the perfect option for when I want a home-cooked meal, but I either don’t have a lot of time, I haven’t gone shopping in a while, or I’m just not up for a big project! Plus, it’s delicious and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces of your favorite noodles
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/3 – 1 cup hot water
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1-2 tbsp sriracha
• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• chopped peanuts for topping

Method:

• This recipe would be great with any pasta, but I prefer angel hair or vermicelli. Cook your pasta to the al dente instructions while you make your sauce.
• Sauté the garlic cloves over low-medium heat. Add the hot water, and immediately follow with the peanut butter. This is the easiest way to soften the peanut butter.
• Add all the remaining sauce ingredients to the pan & whisk. Let simmer or add water in order to get to a thick, smooth texture. Taste & adjust flavor as needed.

• Add the noodles to the pan when they’re ready. I love to add some tofu or veggies to this, and I always chop up some peanuts for the topping! It adds great texture & flavor.

• Enjoy & share! The leftovers are great for a week, hot or cold.

Spicy Peanut Pasta

This recipe is so easy to make, I always have the ingredients on hand, and it's delicious for days.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 6

Calories 441 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 12 oz angel hair pasta
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1/3-1 cup hot water
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1-2 tbsp sriracha
• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• chopped peanuts for topping

Instructions

 

• Cook the noodles according to the al dente instructions.
• Sauté the minced garlic in a large skillet with oil until golden brown.
• Lower heat, add hot water, then peanut butter. (This is the easiest way to soften the peanut butter)
• Add all the remaining sauce ingredients, whisk together, adding more water as needed to get to a thick & smooth texture (pictured).
• Taste and add any ingredients as needed.
• Add the pasta to the skillet when it's ready.
• Add some tofu, veggies, vegan chicken, etc. Top with chopped nuts & enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 476mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

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