Best 8 Spicy Asian Peanut Pasta Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors with our guide to crafting the perfect spicy Asian peanut pasta dish! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this symphony of Asian-inspired ingredients, where the heat of chili peppers dances harmoniously with the creamy richness of peanut butter. From selecting the right type of pasta to choosing the perfect blend of spices, we'll take you on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out, this article will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to create a spicy Asian peanut pasta dish that will impress your family and friends. So grab your apron, fire up the stove, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THAI PASTA WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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We love how the whole wheat pasta and crisp, raw vegetables blend with the rich and creamy peanut sauce. The addition of fresh lime juice really brightens the flavor of the dish. Some eat it hot, but my husband and I prefer to wait until it's closer to room temperature. -Donna McCallie, Lake Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat linguine
1 jar (11-1/2 ounces) Thai peanut sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cups bean sprouts
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 medium carrots, julienned
5 green onions, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain; return to pan., In a small bowl, combine peanut sauce and lime juice. Add peanut sauce mixture, vegetables and cilantro to pan; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

SPICY THAI PEANUT SAUCE



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This peanut sauce is very flavorful, with lemon, ginger, and quite a bit of heat. It's good with satays, stir-frys, rice bowls, or good as a dip. Don't be afraid to add more or less of the spices, just add to taste! Store in the fridge up to one week.

Provided by Genevieve

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
¾ cup hot water
¼ cup peanut butter, or more to taste
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons Thai-style sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add hot water, peanut butter, and lemon juice to the saucepan; stir until smooth. Stir chili sauce, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into the peanut butter mixture.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook sauce at a simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 128.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SPICY THAI PEANUT NOODLES



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This Thai peanut noodle dish is a delicious recipe with just the right amount of heat! It's simple to prepare, but requires a bit of organization while assembling/cooking, because it goes quickly. Preparing your ingredients beforehand is key! For vegetarians, you can make this without the chicken and fish sauce and it tastes just as good! Serve hot. You could also garnish this with chopped unsalted peanuts.

Provided by Seaottr

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup peanut butter
6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 red Thai chiles, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon fish sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (16 ounce) package pad Thai rice noodles
1 tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, Thai chiles, chile-garlic sauce, ginger, fish sauce, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large wok or non-stick pan over high heat. Add chicken and stir constantly until almost cooked, about 3 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup sauce mixture to chicken. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer chicken with its juices to a bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high. Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in the same wok or pan used for chicken. Add carrots; cook and stir until just softened but still crunchy, about 3 minutes. Stir in bell pepper; cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add reserved chicken with its juices, remaining sauce, green onions, bean sprouts, and cilantro. Cook and stir until just heated, about 1 minute. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir cooked noodles into vegetable mixture. Garnish with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.7 calories, Carbohydrate 81.5 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1100.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

THAI NOODLES WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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This is a recipe that I've tweeked and adjusted to yield a warm noodle side-dish. It can also stand alone as a main dish. It's quick and easy and full of flavor! I serve it with Chicken Satay. Leftovers are yummy hot or cold.

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Thai

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces linguine
4 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 cup finely shredded carrot
2 cups frozen stir fry vegetables
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 tablespoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions.
  • Drain and return to pot.
  • Add 2 TBSP sesame oil and toss to coat.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat remaining 2 TBSP sesame oil in heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add green onions, carrots, stir-fry veggies, garlic and ginger.
  • Saute until vegetables soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Add honey, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar and chili-garlic sauce and mix well.
  • Simmer sauce 2 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over pasta and toss well.
  • Transfer to platter and serve warm.
  • Garnish with additional green onions, if desired.
  • Yields 8 side dish servings or 4 main dish servings.
  • **Chili-Garlicsauce can be increased or decreased depending on how spicy you like your dish.
  • As written, this recipe has some heat, but is still edible for my toddler son.

SPICY PEANUT NOODLES



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Whip up this quick, versatile peanut sauce and pair it with your favorite noodles (rice noodles, yakisoba, egg noodles, spaghetti--whatever you have on hand) for a satisfying bowl that is ready in just 15 minutes. Inspired by Chinese sesame noodles, this recipe relies on peanut butter instead of Chinese sesame paste (zhī ma jiàng) for a nutty, savory flavor, though feel free to sub in sesame paste (or use a combination of both) if you have it at home. The dish is easy to adapt: Add more chili crisp or ginger for a bolder version, a little more sugar for a sweeter sauce or a bit of water to thin it out.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two 10-ounce packages fresh ramen noodles
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons chili crisp, plus more if desired
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Chopped scallions and honey-roasted peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, combine the peanut butter, chili crisp, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and ginger in a large bowl and whisk to combine. (The sauce might look curdled, but keep whisking until smooth.)
  • Drain the noodles, add them to the bowl with the sauce and toss until the noodles are nicely coated. Garnish with chopped scallions and peanuts. Add additional chili crisp if you prefer more spice.

SPICY ASIAN PASTA SALAD WITH PEANUTS



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This is the most absolutely wonderful salad! It's perfect to serve at any dinner party. If you want more heat then increase the cayenne pepper. The green beans can be substituted with fresh snow peas. Plan ahead the noodles have to be chilled for 2 hours. If you want to make this into a main dish throw in some cooked chicken or shrimp. Prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Fruit

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb linguine (broken in half)
6 tablespoons sesame oil
5 tablespoons honey
5 tablespoons soy sauce
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use a bit more)
3 large red bell peppers, seeded and sliced very thin
3 cups fresh green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsley chopped (can add in more)
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until only JUST firm-tender; drain VERY well, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a bowl whisk together 5 tablespoons sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne pepper; blend well, and season with salt to taste.
  • Mix half of the dressing into the pasta; toss well to coat.
  • Cover the pasta and chill for 2 hours (or more).
  • In a skillet heat the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil over high heat.
  • Add in beans and onions; saute until JUST beginning to wilt (about 2 minutes).
  • Add in the beans and onions, red bell peppers with the chopped peanuts to the cold pasta.
  • Add a little more dressing to coat, and season with black pepper if desired.
  • Pass the remaining dressing separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.2, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 924.9, Carbohydrate 87.1, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 22.3, Protein 20.3

SPICY ASIAN-STYLE PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Erin Renouf Mylroie

Categories     Pasta     Side     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Peanut     Pea     Bell Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit     California     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound linguine, broken in half
4 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 red bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced
3 cups snow peas
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain very well. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Whisk 3 tablespoons sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne pepper in small bowl to blend. Season with salt. Mix half of dressing into pasta. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, peas and onion and sauté until just beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables to pasta. Mix in peanuts, basil and enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.

ORIENTAL SPAGHETTI WITH CUCUMBER AND SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



Oriental Spaghetti with Cucumber and Spicy Peanut Sauce image

Categories     Blender     Pasta     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Peanut     Cucumber     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon sugar
6 ounces spaghetti
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut diagonally into 1/8-inch slices
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion

Steps:

  • In a blender blend the peanut butter, the soy sauce, the lemon juice, the garlic, the red hot pepper flakes, the sugar, and 1/4 cup hot water until the sauce is smooth. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the spaghetti until it is just tender, drain it in a colander, and rinse it briefly under cold water. Drain the spaghetti well, transfer it to a bowl, and toss it with the sauce, the cucumber, the scallion, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the pasta at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-chopped veggies or frozen stir-fry mix.
  • For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of coconut milk or heavy cream.
  • To make the dish spicier, add more Sriracha or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or linguine.
  • Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and/or green onions.

Conclusion:

This spicy Asian peanut pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The creamy peanut sauce is the perfect complement to the spicy vegetables and tender pasta. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

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