Make One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles for a super easy and satisfying weeknight dinner. No need to order takeout this week - it only takes 20 minutes to get this easy dish on the table, so it's perfect for busy nights.
A fantastic noodle dish with a spicy and bold peanut sauce, you likely have most of the ingredients in your pantry already. Best of all, it comes together in one pot for super easy prep and clean up!
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💚 About This Recipe
Next time you're craving Thai cuisine, reach for this super easy recipe instead! It's ready and on the table in just 20 minutes and much more affordable than ordering out.
Best of all, this delicious dinner comes together in a single pot for breezy prep and quick cleanup afterwards. This is the best recipe for a busy weeknight dinner or even a quick and filling lunch!
Just like my Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken and this Spicy Peanut Butter Broccoli and Noodles, this recipe takes great Thai flavor and makes it easy and accessible!
And for a couple more quick and easy noodle dishes, try this Green Spaghetti featuring a creamy pepper sauce or this creamy gochujang pasta featuring a delicious velvety sauce. This Italian Drunken Noodles recipe is another great option for a hearty meal with bold flavors!
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- spaghetti - all you need is classic spaghetti noodles, nothing fancy!
- peanut butter - I prefer to use creamy for easy mixing when it comes to the sauce, but you can use crunchy if you prefer.
- honey - offsets all the savory ingredients with some natural sweetness.
- chicken broth - acts as a base for the sauce and helps meld the other flavors together.
- sriracha - gives the peanut sauce a bit of spicy kick.
- lime juice - adds a tangy acidity that brightens up the dish and balances the richness and spiciness.
- soy sauce - provides that classic salty, umami flavor. I prefer low sodium soy sauce, but use what you have or what you can find.
- frozen pepper and onion strips - feel free to use fresh veggies, but this frozen variation is so convenient and makes prep much faster.
- cilantro - this optional ingredient is great as a garnish.
🔪 Instructions
- Cook your spaghetti noodles to al dente according to package instructions.
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter with honey, chicken broth, sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce.
- After thawing, add the bell peppers and onion strips to the sauce and mix until coated.
- Pour peanut sauce mixture into the pot with drained pasta.
- Mix until well combined, then serve and enjoy!
❔ FAQs
Many classic Thai dishes use rice noodles, but I opted for spaghetti in this easy Thai pasta recipe since I always have a few boxes on hand.
Yes, there is a little bit of heat to the peanut sauce thanks to sriracha. Feel free to use a little less sriracha or omit it entirely if you're not a fan of spicy food.
Sriracha is a popular hot sauce known for its bright red color, spicy heat, and distinctive garlic flavor. It originated in Thailand and has gained widespread popularity in various cuisines around the world. The main ingredients are chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt.
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- You can make this a true one pot recipe by skipping the separate bowl altogether and mixing the sauce ingredients right in with the drained pasta. I find it convenient to make the peanut sauce while the noodles cook.
- Don't worry if the sauce seems too thin; it will naturally thicken as it stands. If you find it gets too thick, add an extra splash of chicken stock.
- Add garnishes like chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, or a lime wedge with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
📌 Make this Thai spaghetti recipe for a quick and flavorful dinner that takes common ingredients and turns them into a quick but satisfying dish inspired by Thai food!
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- Make this recipe vegan by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth and maple syrup or agave nectar for the honey.
- You could add a bit of brown sugar to the sauce if you like it on the sweeter side.
- Add a bit of sesame oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil to the sauce for a silky result.
- Want to add extra veggies? Some great options are peas, shredded or diced carrots, or chopped zucchini.
- For additional heat, use spicier peppers like serrano chilies. You could also add some red pepper flakes (also called chili flakes), Thai chili sauce (which you can find at your local grocery store), or your hot sauce of choice.
- Other ideas for the sauce include fresh garlic or fresh ginger.
🥫 Storage and Reheating
Keep leftover Thai noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. They can easily be heated in the microwave when you want to enjoy again.
You can also freeze Thai spaghetti for up to 3 months. Allow the noodles to thaw in the fridge, overnight if possible, then microwave as normal.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
This Thai noodle dish has everything you need for a complete dinner, but you can add a healthy side dish for some extra substance. If you want even more nutrition with your meal, pair one pot spicy Thai noodles with one of these veggie sides: Air Fryer Roasted Carrots, Air Fryer Baby Potatoes, Air Fryer Corn Ribs, or Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables.
✔️ More One Pot Recipes You'll Love
- One Pot Chicken Mushroom Orzo - Savory with a bit of earthy mushroom flavor, this creamy orzo dish is perfect for a hearty dinner.
- Turkey Tetrazzini - Use up any leftover turkey with this super tasty pasta dish!
- One Skillet Shrimp with Couscous - Seafood lovers won't be able to get enough of this combination of tasty shrimp, couscous, and veggies.
- One Pot Cheesy Enchilada Pasta - This comforting recipe from Butter Your Biscuit is a fun and tasty take on classic enchiladas!
Thai Spaghetti with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles
Ingredients
- 12 ounces thin spaghetti noodles
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 20 ounces frozen onion and pepper strips, thawed
Instructions
- Cook the noodles to al dente according to the package directions.12 ounces thin spaghetti noodles
- While the pasta is cooking, whisk the peanut butter, honey, chicken broth, sriracha sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce together. The peanut butter won't completely dissolve but will look like small shreds in the mixture. (See Note below)¾ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ¼ cup soy sauce
- Mix in the thawed onion and pepper strips.20 ounces frozen onion and pepper strips, thawed
- When the pasta is done, drain the pot of all the excess water. Then add the peanut butter mixture and toss until coated.
Notes
- NOTE: Alternatively, to dirty the least amount of dishes, you can cook the noodles, drain, then add each ingredient into the pot with the noodles and toss (instead of mixing them in a separate bowl first). I personally like to make the peanut butter mixture while the pasta is cooking, but it works just as well if you don't.
- Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth to make this dish vegan.
- You can use additional mix-ins to make the meal go even farther and vary or increase the nutritional value. Some suggestions are shredded carrots, chopped zucchini, and peas.
- This is not super spicy, however you can skip the sriracha to avoid the spicy kick altogether, or use a bit additional for even more heat.
- The sauce will thicken as it stands. If it gets too thick, you can use a little additional broth.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro, and/or a lime wedge, if desired.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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TAYLER ROSS says
I love thai food, and these noodles look great! Can't wait to try them for dinner tonight!
Bobby says
This dish is amazing. I love the peanut sauce and can't wait to make again. Thank you!
Kathleen says
I can't believe it is this easy to make this flavor packed and delicious Thai spicy noodles. My family are really going to enjoy this meal.
dana says
These look absolutely delicious! I can't wait to try them. One pot, can't go wrong with that!
Ann says
Such a convenient dish that's packed with flavor. Thanks!
Kristin King says
You are welcome!