Best 7 Thai Pasta With Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand with our tantalizing Thai Pasta with Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe. This delectable dish tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of spicy, nutty, and aromatic flavors, sure to leave you craving more. The combination of tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and succulent shrimp or tofu, all coated in a rich and creamy peanut sauce, creates a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Thailand. This recipe offers a delightful balance of heat and sweetness, with a hint of tanginess from the lime juice, making it a perfect choice for those who love bold and flavorful dishes. Get ready to indulge in an explosion of taste with our Thai Pasta with Spicy Peanut Sauce, a dish that promises to satisfy your cravings for authentic Thai cuisine.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also offers a delectable collection of peanut sauce variations to suit every palate. From a classic creamy peanut sauce to a fiery Sriracha peanut sauce, and a refreshing cucumber-mint peanut sauce, these variations provide a range of flavors to complement different dishes. Whether you're looking for a spicy kick, a cooling sensation, or a classic peanut sauce experience, this article has you covered.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CPK INSPIRED THAI CHICKEN PASTA



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A version of a very popular California Pizza Kitchen dish, this Thai Chicken Pasta is restaurant quality, with easy to find ingredients. The mix of vegetables and chicken with the spicy-sweet and umami sauce is one your family will want over and over again.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound thin spaghetti
3 tablespoons oriental sesame oil (, divided use)
1 cup julienned carrots
2 cups napa cabbage (, sliced)
2 cups chopped (, cooked chicken breast meat)
8 green onions (, chopped)
5 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (, peeled and minced)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil.
  • Add 1-2 tbsp of salt to season the water.
  • Cook pasta, al dente (I shoot for a minute shy of what the box says)
  • Drain pasta and toss with 2 tbsp sesame oil.
  • Pat dry the inside of the pot and add 1 tbsp of sesame oil.
  • If you would like to add some green onions as a garnish at the end, reserve 1/4 cup of them before putting the rest in the pan.
  • Add the green onions, carrots, napa cabbage, chicken, garlic and ginger.
  • Saute for a minute or two until they have softened and barely start to turn color.
  • Add in the honey, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar and Sriracha.
  • Stir all the ingredients together and add the pasta back into the pot.
  • Toss the pasta with the rest of the ingredients and serve!
  • Garnish with remaining green onions if you chose to reserve some.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 kcal, Carbohydrate 81 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 823 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

COLD NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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Soba, Japanese buckwheat noodles, are ideal for salads because they taste particularly great when served cold. Crunchy vegetables are highlighted here, adding lots of crisp, fresh texture. Substitute with any raw vegetables you have on hand, such as cabbage, carrot, fennel, asparagus, broccoli or cauliflower. The spicy peanut sauce is very adaptable: If you don't want to use peanut butter, you can use any nut or seed butter, like cashew, almond, sunflower or even tahini. Both the soba and the peanut sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge overnight, but wait to combine them until you are ready to eat for the best texture and consistency. The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, so add a tablespoon or two of water to loosen it up, if necessary.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     dinner, weekday, noodles, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
10 ounces soba noodles
1 medium zucchini or cucumber (about 6 ounces)
5 radishes (about 4 ounces)
1 bell pepper (any color)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts (about 2 ounces), roughly chopped
2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
Handful of cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (not natural)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chile oil or hot sauce, plus more to taste
1 garlic clove, grated

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the soba, stir to prevent sticking, and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Rinse under cold water until the noodles are completely cold.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, chile oil or hot sauce, and garlic. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk until the sauce is a pourable consistency. Taste and add more chile oil or hot sauce as desired; set aside.
  • Cut the zucchini or cucumber and radishes into 1/8-inch thick slices, then cut into thin matchsticks. Slice the peppers into 1/8-inch pieces. Place them all in a large bowl.
  • Loosen the soba noodles by running them under some water, then allow to drain again. Add them to the vegetables, add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and toss to combine.
  • When you are ready to serve, drizzle with spicy peanut sauce and top with peanuts, scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately, with lime wedges alongside.

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.

THAI CHICKEN PEANUT NOODLES



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My husband loves the spicy flavors in these Thai chicken noodles and often breaks out the chopsticks for a more immersive experience. - Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti
1 pound lean ground chicken
1-1/2 cups julienned carrots
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted peanuts
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken, carrots, pepper and garlic over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, breaking up chicken into crumbles; drain., Stir in peanut butter mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with spaghetti. Top with peanuts and green onions.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought peanut butter instead of making your own. Choose a natural, unsweetened peanut butter for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any rice vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as rice vinegar is more concentrated.
  • If you like your pasta extra spicy, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Conclusion:

This Thai pasta with spicy peanut sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The creamy, spicy sauce is made with peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. It's tossed with cooked pasta, vegetables, and your choice of protein. This dish is sure to become a family favorite!

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