If you’re looking for something more substantial, or just something for dinner after you’ve had noodles for lunch, check out this collection of recipes.
For now, let’s get serious and make some noodles!
Superb Noodle Recipes
Chickpea Noodle Soup
The author describes this dish as healthy, hearty and filling. I couldn’t agree more!
It’s easy to make and this may surprise you, the carrots are the star of the show for me.
Not just for their great flavor but I love the color they bring to the dish. As you can imagine, this recipe would also be suitable for using up leftover veggies. Perfect!
Instant Noodle Soup
It’s time to get some airtight jars. Seriously!
The perfect thing about this recipe is you can make a bunch of meals, store in the fridge for up to 4 days and simply cook in a saucepan when you’re ready.
You just need to do the prep time first for all the meals and it’ll save you heaps for the rest of the week.
Great for camping or simply for when you know you have a hectic week ahead but need healthy food to keep you going.
Sichuan Shirataki and Cucumber Sesame Noodle Salad
The perfect summer noodle salad!
I hope you’re able to source shirataki noodles. To be honest, I didn’t even know they existed and thought I’d have problems finding them, but they were there at the store waiting for me.
If you don’t look for something, you just don’t know it’s there!
This recipe is loaded with fresh flavors such as ginger, garlic and cilantro.
A simple dish, yet that’s satisfying without leaving you feeling lethargic.
Chilli Cashew Zucchini Noodles
The title of this recipe tells you everything you need to know!
You can eat the zucchini noodles raw or just cook them lightly, your choice.
If you’re worried this dish looks complicated to make, looks can be deceiving!
The secret for me lies in the dressing, it’s just incredible and I recommend you make double the amount! Super healthy and super great!
Miso Tahini Soba Noodles
I’ve been looking for more ways to use Miso in my recipes, and this dish fits the bill. It’s a light and flavorful noodle bowl, perfect for every occasion.
Doesn’t it look simply delicious? This is a restaurant quality dish with little effort on your part. The fresh vibrant colors just pop against the background of soba noodles. Yum!
The ingredients are divided into three parts: noodles, veggies and dressing. When you want to treat yourself to a delicious and easy Japanese inspired meal, this is what you need!
Satay Vegetable Noodles
Guess how long this bowl of goodness needs? Just five minutes!
Either get yourself a packet of stir fry vegetables or use leftovers. Grab your favorite noodles, soy sauce, peanut butter and just two other ingredients to make this.
Garnish with peanuts, sesame seeds and fresh coriander. This is what woks were made for!
Butternut Squash Noodles with Spring Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
That’s right, butternut squash noodles!
If you don’t have a spiralizer, you could just as easily use a julienne peeler. Sometimes I prefer the latter as it’s quicker and less to clean.
Here, you roast some tomatoes, make the pesto and throw everything together with the cooked noodles. Vibrant color and full of flavor.
Coconut Curry Soup with Sweet Potato Noodles
If you’re anything like me and like Thai curries, you’re going to want to make this, and soon!
The base of this dish is coconut as you may have guessed. This silky and creamy texture holds all the other flavors ensuring you get the most delicious and comforting meal ever!
In total you’re looking at about 30 minutes to bring this to the table. It’s amazing!
Spicy Asian Zucchini Noodles
This is a no-cook recipe and is described as the ‘hangry cure’!
Incredible ingredients with a bowl full of different textures and colors. Either follow the recipe exactly or use any leftovers you have.
For example, if you don’t have cabbage, go for grated carrot.
The almond butter sauce is the star of the show bringing everything together. Serve as a side dish or as the main event!
Thai Red Curry Noodles
I always thought a Thai curry dish would require not a lot of effort, but a considerable amount. I was wrong!
This has to be the quickest and easiest dish I’ve ever seen.
Loaded with your favorite flavors such as toasted sesame oil, tamari and more. The cashew nuts add great texture. Within just about 30 minutes this can be on the table ready to go!
Vegetable Singapore Noodles
Singapore noodles are one of my favorites!
Grab yourself some vermicelli noodles and this bunch of everyday easy to source ingredients. As the noodles are so thin, they will prepare in no time.
Stir-fry for 10 minutes or less and you’re good to go. You could impress your friends but as I say, why share?!
Thai Basil Noodles with Mushrooms, Bok Choy and Tofu
When you have a craving for a hearty dish full of flavor, you can’t go wrong with this!
By using the suggested noodles this recipe is gluten-free! You get to make your own sauce which has just five ingredients and let me tell you, you’ll be finding reasons to make it again and again.
Filling, hearty and addictive!
Spicy Spiralized Turmeric Tahini Cucumber Noodles
When you want the noodles but want to avoid the traditional type like if you’re on a detox or health regime, something like this really hits the spot.
The noodles are made from spiralized cucumber. For the main dish you’re looking at two ingredients, then make the sauce which really is something you need to taste, believe me!
You just have to try this as you won’t believe how satisfying it is.
Daikon and Zucchini Noodles with a Ramp Tahini, Crispy Shiitakes and Quick Pickled Ramps
When you want a healthy snack that takes it up a level!
Looking through the list of ingredients tells you the quality of this dish.
On one hand everything is straightforward and easy to source, yet on the other hand this is so much more than, ‘noodles and vegetables’.
Make sure you read the notes at the top of ingredients about alternatives if you’re unable to find ramps. Whether you’re able to get them or not, this is a first-class dish.
Bok Choy and Shiitake Soba Noodles
You just can’t go wrong with this. If you’re a lover of bok choy, you’re in for a treat!
Grab your miso and literally a handful of everyday vegetables and you’re good to go.
The instructions could not be more simple. Top with fresh scallions and sesame seeds. My advice is don’t use a little bowl, go large!
Miso Tahini Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Oyster Mushrooms
Would you just take a look at that picture! If that doesn’t motivate you to make this dish, nothing will!
This beauty comes together in just 15 minutes and is made with just a few things.
Of course, it’s plant-based and yet also gluten-free as well. Oyster mushrooms, vegetables and tahini make this dish top quality!
Thai Sweet Potato Noodles with Crispy Baked Tofu
Are you one of those people that doesn’t get excited about tofu? I used to be one of them as well!
Turns out it was the tofu, you just need to know how to prepare it and that’s what this dish teaches you.
The noodles are made from sweet potato and the tofu is baked with some fantastic flavors to become firm and even crispy around the edges.
This meal satisfies without leaving you feeling lethargic or bloated afterwards. I just love the color!
Curried Noodles with Crispy Tofu and Winter Vegetables
Noodles are amazing, curry is amazing, put the two together and you’re ready to rock ‘n’ roll!
These rice noodles are pan-fried and accompanied with vegetables and tofu.
The recipe page is fantastic as it contains photos that show you each step of the process. You can’t go wrong and I promise you’re going to love it!
Thai Soba Noodle Salad
This delicious salad makes for the perfect lunch or dinner.
It comes together in about 15 minutes or less and has a variety of flavors and textures.
Green onion, spiralized cucumber and four other ingredients make the main dish.
Top with an amazing sauce that contains peanut butter, water and just one other gem that brings everything altogether. Delicious warm or cold.
Spicy Tamari Ramen Noodles
The photo of this dish tells you something doesn’t it? It tells me I’m going to be addicted and will probably make this more times than I should!
Grab your ramen noodles, and a handful of amazing flavors such as ginger, garlic and more.
If the noodles come with any packets of flavoring, you won’t need them for this dish, put them in the cupboard!
A quick and easy recipe for when you’re feeling hungry and simply need that fix!
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Sauce
If you’re getting into raw food, check this out!
Spiralizer zucchini with a blended sauce made from avocado, lemon juice and water.
Then grab the last couple of things and you’re ready to go. This literally takes 10 minutes or less to bring to the table.
If you don’t have a spiralizer, a julienne peeler will work just as well.
Spicy 10-Minute Kimchi Noodle Salad
This dish is served cold and brings a slice of Korean cuisine into our lives.
The dressing is the real star of the show using kimchi, chili and just a couple of other ingredients.
Either use the fresh vegetables suggested or throw in any leftovers you have.
Either make this as a salad for lunch or load up and knock yourself out!
Garlic Sesame Noodles
When you want a takeout fix, this is what you’re going to want to make yourself! It’s super easy and tastes great hot or cold!
This yummy recipe is made with everyday ingredients. The fanciest ingredient is the sesame oil. So, no need to go on the hunt for anything difficult to find.
It’s straightforward and simple yet tastes so exotic. I’m guessing you have everything in your pantry already. Who knew something so easy could be so delicious?
Feel-Good Tofu Noodle Soup
Just take one look at this soup, it just has everything you want, am I right?
Perfect for when you’re sick and certainly perfect for when you’re not! Celery, onion and some other great flavors make this comfort heaven.
It even contains nutritional yeast for that hint of ‘cheese’ flavor. This is at the top of my list!
One Pot Vegetable Pot Pie Noodles
Seriously, whether it’s the colors or the ingredients, that photo screams, eat me!
Everyday ingredients such as green beans, carrots and just a couple of other things make this a treat so easy to make.
You’re looking at a 10 minute prep time and about 20 minutes cooking. Comfort food at its best!
30-Minute Ramen
Ramen made in just half an hour seems almost impossible right?
Follow the instructions on this recipe page and you’ll have a restaurant quality meal in no time.
I love how the soup color contrasts with the rest of ingredients as it makes it look so appetizing! Garnish with chopped scallions and a little chili oil!
Sweet Potato Noodle Puttanesca
Puttanesca means it’s all about the olives and this is what shines through.
If you need that Italian food fix but you’re avoiding grains right now, the noodles here are made with sweet potato!
I promise you won’t lose out on anything in terms of flavor or comfort. In fact, it’s just too delicious! Gorgeous vibrant colors make this standout from the crowd!
Veggie Chinese Lo Mein Noodles
These noodles are cooked with mushrooms, bell pepper and a couple of other ingredients.
If you don’t have everything listed in the ingredients but have leftover veggies, this dish allows for that versatility.
The Asian sauce is sweet and sour and works perfectly with the delicious noodles. Don’t takeout, make-in!
Lemongrass Coconut Noodle Soup
If you like Thai food, you simply must check this dish out.
I know, the photograph makes it look like the prep time is something like two weeks!
You’re looking at just 15 minutes only followed by some cooking time.
Everyday ingredients brought together to make an outstanding dish and with virtually no effort, yours will look just like the photo, or even better!
Spicy Japchae (Korean Stir Fried Noodles)
If you love Korean food or even if you’ve never had it before, you need this dish in your life!
There’s certainly nothing difficult about this spicy vegan beauty! The ingredients are divided into the main part of the dish and then everything else you need to make the sauce.
Just six steps is all you need to bring this to the table. Perfect for when you want to impress someone with something you can pretty much guarantee they’ve never had before.
Rainbow Noodle Salad
A delicious raw vegan dish fit for royalty!
If you’ve never made yourself a recipe that is completely raw, this would make an excellent place to start.
Other than being super healthy and full of flavor, it simply looks wonderful.
The main part of the dish centres on spiralized beets, zucchini and carrots.
There are also a few hidden gems such as apples, peanuts and more! Then comes the most amazing dressing you’ve ever seen!
Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
A great recipe for using up leftovers!
This salad is perfect as a side dish although I prefer it as the main event!
The star of the show really is the peanut sauce that contains things like garlic, ginger and more. I guarantee you’ll be making it for other dishes as well.
One Pot Udon and Zucchini Noodle Curry Bowls
Whether you’re just trying out a plant-based lifestyle or a seasoned expert, this dish is perfect.
This is all about the flavor and if you love a good curry, you’ll probably be making this tonight!
All the authentic herbs and spices plus udon noodles, zucchini and I fully recommend the chopped cilantro mixed in at the last minute. Delicious!
Healthy Spiralized Cucumber Strawberry Noodle Salad
Sometimes raw recipes contain an oil-based dressing, and this is fine unless you’re avoiding oil. If you are, hit this dish!
I know spiralized zucchini are all the rage and I understand why, but some people find them a little heavy and I must admit, I’m one of them.
To counteract this, I spiralize cucumber along with it, half and half is perfect for me. This dish is for those of you who want to go even lighter.
Cucumber and strawberries with an incredible dressing, that’s it! Perfect if you’re on a detox plan or if you simply want a delicious lunch. This really hits the spot!
Spaghetti Squash Noodle Bowl with Lime Peanut Sauce
Get yourself a spaghetti squash and prepare to have the dish of your dreams. Sound dramatic? Maybe, but this dish is worth it!
Along with the squash noodles, you have kale, broccoli florets, your favorite chopped and toasted nuts and more.
And then you’re going to make a lime peanut sauce that has everything from garlic, ginger and toasted sesame oil to name but a few.
Toss everything together and you have a very special dish.
Zucchini Noodles with Portobello Bolognese
For when you want to go Italian without fully going Italian!
Do note, this is not a raw dish, yet it’s the perfect introduction to raw food as it uses zucchini noodles.
Here, everything is cooked and believe me it’s the perfect substitute for wheat pasta. You’ll feel much lighter afterwards without any bloating.
Please take note, the author is not a vegetarian/vegan as right at the end she recommends Parmesan cheese.
You can make a plant-based version by pulsing pine nuts and nutritional yeast in the food processor a few times.
Chinese 5-Spice Noodle Soup
Want to go Chinese but stay super healthy? Hit this recipe!
This noodle soup has a delicious broth made from vegetables and a whole host of Asian flavors.
It’s warming, yet not too much for the summer and obviously perfect for those colder winter months.
Perfect as it is or versatile enough for you to throw in any leftover veggies. Wonderful!
Sesame Noodles
This is one of those dishes for when you have a desperate need for a noodle fix.
If you’re like me, you always have a packet of noodles in the cupboard. Sometimes you just want a dish where the focus is not on everything else, but firmly on the noodles!
After you’ve cooked the noodles according to the instructions on the packet, throw in a bunch of flavors such as garlic, ginger, toasted sesame oil and more.
Of course, you could certainly add vegetables, tofu or anything too!
Singapore Noodles
Just look at this dish, and my right?
I just love Singapore noodles and this recipe will automatically get added to my collection.
The ingredients are divided into the main dish, the sauce and the optional additions.
I love how this recipe is versatile, so you could easily make it your own without distracting from the main theme. Delicious!
Peanut Noodles
Definitely noodle-fix heaven!
A perfect recipe for when you need that noodle fix but you only have a few ingredients.
Interestingly, the recipe author suggests wholegrain linguine which works perfectly.
I say, interestingly, because what’s the difference between Italian and Chinese noodles?
No one has ever given me a straight answer to that! Either way, this dish comes together in no time and you’re going to love it!
Creamy Garlic Butternut Squash Noodles
When butternut squash are in season you’re going to be making this a lot!
If you or someone in your family has allergies, you’ll find this dish a dream come true.
Made with nothing but wholesome ingredients this comes together in no time. Tasty, super healthy and delicious!
Tahini Dill Carrot Noodles
If you’ve never had carrot noodles before, let me tell you you’re seriously missing out!
A wonderful texture, satisfying and super healthy, these are a great alternative to zucchini and regular grain-based noodles.
Of course, the star of the show here is the dressing which I know you’ll be pouring over salads and just about everything else!
Thai Tofu Noodle Bowls
If you’re anything like me and just love Thai food, check this out.
Save yourself a bunch of money instead of ordering takeout, make this dish! You have everything from garlic, ginger and Thai chili Peppers!
Add your favorite vegetables, follow the simple instructions and you’ll be in for a treat!
Quick Sesame and Ginger Noodles
Doesn’t this dish just look heavenly?!
I simply love noodles and dishes like this are one of those reasons. You have everything from crunchy veggies, a little soy sauce and a dressing to die for.
Toss it all together and I guarantee, while you’re eating it, you’ll be checking the cupboards to see if you have enough ingredients to make it the next day as well!
Spicy Tahini Noodles
You’ve had tahini before, right? It’s a paste/sauce made purely from sesame seeds. It goes with an infinite amount of dishes, makes a perfect salad dressing and more!
Here it’s used as a base for a spicy dressing that includes soy sauce, maple syrup and more. You don’t have to have all the ingredients for this dish.
What I mean is, you could leave out the bell peppers and carrot if you want. But the rest of ingredients are a must! Try it and thank me later!
15-Minute Peanut Noodles
Noodles and peanuts, what else is there to life?
I don’t know what to tell you about this dish other than you need to make it today!
The peanut sauce is the real star of the show and it’s just heavenly with flavors such as ginger, lime and sesame oil.
As this dish comes together so quickly, it will become your favorite after your first bite!
Zucchini Noodles with Arugula Alfredo
Well, what can I say, this is an incredible recipe. The arugula alfredo hits it out of the park.
And we’re not just talking zucchini either, there’s also mushrooms, red onion and more!
For when you need that Italian fix but with a twist, you simply can’t go wrong with this. Bursting with flavor, it’s something you’ll be making again and again.
Spicy Tenderstem and Peanut Noodle Stir Fry
Noodle dishes are just about boiled noodles with vegetables, oh no! Check out this stir-fry!
One of my favorite vegetables is broccoli stem so as soon as I saw it in this dish, I knew it was mine!
You could easily substitute any vegetable in this dish with leftovers without changing the essence of it all.
Unbelievably satisfying, looks and tastes great as well. Pretty much, the perfect dish!
Creamy Garam Masala Noodles
Noodles aren’t just about Chinese and Italian you know? In terms of world cuisines, Indian food is right up there, especially in my book!
Okay, I don’t have a book, but you know what I mean!
Simple and everyday ingredients such as bell pepper, scallions and just a couple of other things.
The sauce is made with garam masala, red pepper flakes and just a couple of other things.
Toss everything together and you have noodle and Indian heaven. As I write this, today is the last day of Diwali so it’s perfectly appropriate!
Buckwheat Noodles with Spicy Almond Sauce
For when you want a simple but satisfying noodle dish.
The spicy almond sauce brings all the flavors and textures together.
Asparagus, carrots and a sauce containing ginger, lime, white miso and more.
Each serving is just 134 calories, so I’d double everything. Did I just say that?
Wrapping Up
I’m not going to say this collection of recipes is for anyone wanting to get into noodles. I mean, everybody is into them, right?
Raw, cooked, vegetable, this incredible collection has just about every variation of noodles you can imagine.
The great thing about noodle dishes is their versatility. They’re ideal for using leftovers and you can adapt each recipe without changing the overall essence of the dish.
I’m not going to suggest making a note of your favorite recipes from this list. Rather, my advice is, make all of them, one-by-one!