Nut-Free Spicy Sesame Garlic Noodles
Get ready to savor a bowl of flavorful comfort with Nut-Free Spicy Sesame Garlic Noodles! This quick, 25-minute recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, delivering a bold punch of garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes balanced by a smooth, nut-free tahini-based sauce. Utilizing simple pantry staples like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil, this dish achieves a perfectly creamy texture with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Ideal for those with nut allergies, these noodles are fully customizable—swap out regular spaghetti for gluten-free options if needed. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, it's a visually stunning and irresistibly tasty meal that's sure to please! Easy to make and packed with flavor, this nut-free noodle recipe is a must-try for spice lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti (or other long noodles, gluten-free if needed)
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons light soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti or noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the toasted sesame oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, tahini, and water to create a smooth sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the garlic and ginger. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss them with the sauce until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Divide the noodles into serving bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy your nut-free spicy sesame garlic noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.5 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4302 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2460 mg | 189% | |
| Iron | 10719.8 mg | 59554% | |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% | |
*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.
