Dive into the world of noodles with these delicious noodle recipes! From comforting soups to stir-fries, these dishes are perfect for any noodle enthusiast looking to add variety and flavor to their meals.
Noodles are a versatile and beloved ingredient in many cuisines around the world. They are perfect for creating a range of dishes that can be hearty, light, spicy, or sweet.
Whether you’re a fan of traditional pasta, Asian-inspired noodle bowls, or innovative noodle creations, this collection has something to tantalize your taste buds.
I’ve curated a selection of noodle recipes that are both comforting and delightful. These recipes showcase the best of noodles in various forms and flavors.
These noodle meal ideas include:
- Hearty noodle soups and broths
- Spicy and savory stir-fried noodles
- Creamy and rich pasta dishes
- Light and refreshing cold noodle salads
- Vegetarian and vegan noodle options
- Quick and easy one-pot noodle meals
- Traditional and modern noodle dishes from around the world
- Noodle casseroles and baked dishes
Each recipe is designed to bring out the unique qualities of noodles, whether you’re using spaghetti, ramen, rice noodles, or any other variety. These dishes range from quick weeknight dinners to more elaborate meals for special occasions.
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27 Best Noodle Recipes for Comforting and Delightful Meals
1
Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein is a classic Chinese noodle dish that is quick and easy to make at home in 20 minutes — faster, healthier, and better than takeout. | aheadofthyme.com
2
Shanghai Style Fried Noodles
Better than takeout, flavourful and authentic Shanghai fried noodles with chicken, mushrooms, and bok choy is made in just 10 minutes — the easiest dinner! | aheadofthyme.com
3
Lo Mein Noodles
Say goodbye to take-out and make easy 15-minute lo mein at home using fresh and healthy ingredients! | aheadofthyme
4
Chicken Pad Thai
No more takeout when you can make flavourful, restaurant-style, authentic chicken Pad Thai at home in just 10 minutes. It’s sweet, savoury, sour and nutty. | aheadofthyme.com
5
Beef Noodle Stir Fry
This beef noodle stir fry is the 20-minute dinner that you have been looking for — quick and easy, delicious and flavorful, and so much better than takeout. | aheadofthyme.com
6
Tiktok Ramen
Tiktok ramen is savory, sweet and loaded with umami flavor. It’s a quick and easy viral ramen hack with instant noodles, eggs, butter, garlic and soy sauce. | aheadofthyme.com
7
Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles
Better than takeout, flavourful stir-fried spicy cumin lamb noodles is packed with marinated lamb, noodles, and crisp bean sprouts. Make it in 15 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
8
Vegetarian Chow Mein
Better than takeout, quick easy stir-fried vegetarian chow mein is packed with vegetables and coated in a delicious savoury sauce. Make it in 15 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
9
Stir-Fried Rice Noodle Rolls with Peanut Butter Sauce
Better than takeout, quick and easy one pan stir-fried rice noodle rolls with peanut butter sauce is the best weeknight stir fry, ready in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
10
Pork Noodles
Pork Noodles is a quick and easy stir fry ready in just 20 minutes (including prep!). It’s filling, delicious, flavorful, and better than takeout. | aheadofthyme.com
11
Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Shrimp
Better than takeout, stir-fried rice cakes with shrimp, bok choy, and bean sprouts in a delicious peanut butter sauce is a quick 10-minute one pan meal. | aheadofthyme.com
12
Spicy Dan Dan Noodles
Toss thin wheat noodles in a spicy chili oil sauce and top with seasoned ground beef to make numbing, spicy Sichuan Dan Dan noodles in under 15 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
13
Hand-Pulled Noodles
Hand-pulled noodles (la mian 拉面) are springy, chewy and delicious traditional homemade noodles that are rolled and stretched into long strips. | aheadofthyme.com
14
Cold Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce
Easy vegan Shanghai style cold noodles tossed in peanut butter sauce with fresh vegetables and Asian seasonings, are flavourful and ready in 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
15
Scallion Oil Noodles
Shanghai scallion oil noodles (葱油拌面) is a flavourful, simple noodle dish that is easy to make homemade with 6 ingredients in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
16
Vegan Soba Noodle Salad
There’s nothing better on a hot day than a cold and refreshing vegan soba noodle salad, tossed with fresh vegetables and a delicious saucy dressing. | aheadofthyme.com
17
Biang Biang Spicy Noodles
Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
18
Peanut Noodles
Peanut noodles are creamy, nutty, and delicious. This quick and easy, vegan homemade takeout recipe is loaded with flavor and is ready in 15 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
19
Asian Cold Noodle Salad
Nothing screams summer more than a crispy, crunchy, Asian cold noodle salad, infused with cilantro and a peanut and lime dressing… mmm refreshing! Today, this was on the menu as per my hubby’s request. The first time I tried cold noodle salad, I was pleasantly surprised. My first taste was at Costco. We happened to be shopping close to dinner time aka. the best time to shop at Costco. So you know what that means… all the aisles were set up with little tables of samples to try. It was then and there that I knew I had to recreate this sweet
20
Creamy Vegan Ramen
Creamy vegan ramen is delicious, flavorful, and healthy comfort food, packed with nutrients that will give you an immunity boost. Ready in just 30 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com
21
Coconut Curry Ramen
This Coconut Curry Ramen is creamy, rich, comforting, and delicious, with a perfect blend of mouthwatering textures and flavors and ready in 25 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
22
Healthy Miso Ramen with Chicken
Satisfy your ramen cravings with healthy miso ramen with chicken from the comfort of your own home. Weeknight dinners have never been tastier! | aheadofthyme.com
23
Quick and Easy Vegetarian Ramen
Put down that cup of instant noodles and make fresh, quick and easy vegetarian ramen in 15 minutes with fresh vegetables, noodles and authentic flavours. | aheadofthyme.com
24
One Pot Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
This gluten-free, one pot Thai red curry noodle soup is so flavourful and packed with shrimp, vermicelli rice noodles, fresh herbs, lime juice + fish sauce.. | aheadofthyme.com
25
Creamy Vegetarian Peanut Miso Ramen
Vegetarian peanut miso ramen with a creamy vegan soup base, is topped with noodles, vegetables, and a perfect soft-boiled egg. Make it in just 20 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
26
Slow Cooker Asian Beef Noodle Soup
An easy weeknight dinner option, this hearty and oily slow cooker Asian beef noodle soup is packed with beef chunks, vegetables, noodles, and Asian spices and flavours. | aheadofthyme.com
27
Easy 10-Minute Wonton Soup
It is officially the Year of the Rooster, which basically calls for a traditional Chinese dish. One of my absolute favourites is, of course, easy 10-minute wonton soup. Last week, I shared my how-to recipe for my favourite type of wontons = chicken and cilantro wontons. Remember those little guys, and how cute they turned out when wrapped. Those same little guys that took almost an hour to wrap? Well, that hour went a long way because I currently have an endless supply in my freezer. After all that hard work, a 10-minute soup is music to my ears. This is the easiest weeknight meal. It is
28
Shanghai Style Wonton Soup
This easy, better than takeout, 10-minute Shanghai style wonton soup is the perfect soup to make for one person and is packed with classic Asian flavours. | aheadofthyme.com
