Garlic Sesame Noodles

5 from 2 votes

Garlic Sesame Noodles coats cooked spaghetti in a thick, sweet, and savory sauce.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Asian

Servings: (approximately 1 cup) servings

Calories: 311kcal

In a large pot add 4-6 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil, over high heat, and cook the spaghetti for 9-11 minutes or just until lightly al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
8 ounces spaghetti noodles
To a small bowl add the soy sauce, brown sugar, tahini, mirin, grated ginger and thai roasted red chili paste. Whisk to combine.
⅓ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 tablespoon Mirin sweet cooking rice wine, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, 1 teaspoon thai roasted red chili paste
In a medium skillet (10 inch) over medium heat add the sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook the garlic in the hot oil for 30 seconds or just until fragrant.
1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Add the sauce to the skillet and cook the sauce for 30 seconds - 1 minute or just until bubbly and the sauce starts to thicken.
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet. Toss the noodles in the sauce until the noodles are fully coated with sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the garlic sesame noodles with the thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
1-2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Storage:

To Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for 3-4 days for best flavor and texture.
To Freeze: I do not recommend freezing this dish, as the taste and texture changes when you thaw it.
To Reheat: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. Add a splash of water and toss when you reheat to replenish the lost moisture.

Tips:

These garlic sesame noodles can be served warm or at room temperature. As the sauce cools it will continue to thicken, and be absorbed by the noodles slightly.
Standard spaghetti noodles were used for this recipe for their ease of use and easy accessibility. You can substitute your favorite Asian noodles (brown rice, soba, or ramen noodles) for this dish. You will need to follow the instructions for cooking the type, and brand, of noodles you use.
Standard soy sauce was used for this recipe but you can certainly substitute low-sodium soy sauce or tamari if desired.
The thai roasted red chili paste adds a wonderful flavor without adding too much heat to the sauce. You can add a pinch (⅛ teaspoon) of red pepper flakes for additional spice if desired.