Super Simple Sesame Noodles

The perfect addition to any potluck or barbecue, this versatile side dish is packed full of flavor and simple to make using pantry ingredients!

Super Simple Sesame Noodles are a delicious and super easy sharable side that everyone loves.

Dried angel hair pasta or spaghetti noodles are broken in half, cooked to al dente and tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing. One of our favorite easy side dishes, there’s never any leftovers!

What You’ll Need to make Super Simple Sesame Noodles

• Angel Hair Pasta or Spaghetti Noodles – These are preferred but you can substitute any pasta you like. It is important to cook it only to al dente (per package directions) so the noodles don’t get mushy.

• Soy Sauce – Regular or reduced sodium soy sauce can be used. Coco aminos may be substituted.

• Fresh Garlic – Mincing the garlic allows the flavors to distribute more evenly throughout the dish but it can also be finely chopped. 1/4 teaspoon of granulated garlic or garlic powder may be substituted.

• Ground Ginger – One teaspoon of fresh ginger may be used instead if available.

• Rice Vinegar – We prefer to use seasoned rice vinegar but normal rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar may be used instead.

• Sesame Oil – Common in Asian dishes, a little goes a long way. This has a nutty and earthy taste and is necessary in this dish.

• Sriracha – This may be left out of this dish if you choose. Tabasco or Cholula are good substitutions.

How to make Super Simple Sesame Noodles

Super Simple Sesame Noodles make a great dish for picnics and potlucks because they go with pretty much everything. Always a crowd favorite!

Leftovers (if there are any!) also make a great grab and go for lunch.

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to al dente package directions.

In the meantime, in a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, ground ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, vegetable oil and sriracha.

Drain and rinse the pasta with cool water.

Add the pasta immediately to the soy sauce mixture and toss to coat.

Add the chopped green onions and the sesame seeds and toss until evenly distributed.

Chill the noodles for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring just before serving. Enjoy!

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