Peanut Szechuan Pasta

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavor-packed Peanut Szechuan Pasta! This quick and easy recipe combines tender spaghetti or linguine with a bold and creamy peanut butter-based sauce infused with Szechuan chili oil, soy sauce, and fragrant ginger and garlic. A hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup perfectly balances the spice, while the crushed red pepper flakes bring just the right amount of heat. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts, fresh green onions, and optional cilantro, it’s a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine, this recipe is a must-try for its irresistible combination of textures and flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti or linguine pasta
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.333 cup smooth peanut butter
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Szechuan chili oil
• 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
• 0.25 cup warm water
• 2 pieces green onions, sliced
• 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.

Step 3

3. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 4

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, Szechuan chili oil, honey (or maple syrup), and warm water until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

5. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the garlic and ginger mixture. Stir and heat for about 1-2 minutes, thinning the sauce with a bit of the reserved pasta water if necessary.

Step 6

6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the sauce.

Step 7

7. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with sliced green onions, chopped roasted peanuts, and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, nutty Peanut Szechuan Pasta!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(782.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1738.4

Total Fat 103.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2679.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.4g
Protein 56.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 142.6mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 911.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 34.8%