Sesame Noodles

Name: Sesame Noodles
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 oz. linguine; 1/3 c. Homemade Tahini or store-bought tahini; 1/4 c. smooth natural peanut butter; 2 1/2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tsp. chili crisp, plus more for topping; 2 tsp. pure maple syrup; 1 1/2 tsp. rice vinegar; 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil; 1/2 tsp. grated ginger; 1 clove garlic, grated; 2 scallions, thinly sliced on bias; 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on bias on mandoline; Chopped roasted peanuts, for topping (optional)

Starring: homemade tahini.

By Joy ChoPublished: May 15, 2023

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Mike Garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

574

Peanut butter and our super easy homemade tahini create the nutty, savory sauce for this crave-worthy noodle dish. Rinsing the noodles before tossing ensures a glossy, perfectly creamy coating that calls for slurping —with an extra drizzle of chili crisp, of course.

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Ingredients

12 oz. linguine
1/3 cup Homemade Tahini or store-bought tahini
1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
2 1/2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. chili crisp, plus more for topping
2 tsp. pure maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp. rice vinegar
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp. grated ginger
1 clove garlic, grated
2 scallions, thinly sliced on bias
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on bias on mandoline
Chopped roasted peanuts, for topping (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Cook pasta per package directions 1 minute past al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, drain pasta, and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, chili crisp, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and 6 tablespoons water until smooth. Add rinsed pasta and toss, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed, until coated.
3. Step 3Divide among bowls and top with scallions, cucumbers, peanuts, and chili crisp if desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 574 calories, 23 g fat (3 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 226 mg sodium, 74 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 6.5 g sugar (2 g added sugar), 18 g protein

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