Creamy Peanut One-Pan Baked Noodles
This recipe requires just 5 minutes of prep, and the oven does the rest—all in one pan! Baking noodles might seem unusual, but this method works incredibly well, creating a dish packed with deep, savoury flavours. Inspired by a video that reached over 10 million views, this version is even tastier!
Takes 25 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
Noodles & Vegetables
- 300 g noodles of choice approx. 3 cups cooked, we used udon
- 200 g shiitake mushrooms approx. 2 cups, roughly chopped
- 150 g tenderstem broccoli
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
- ½ red onion finely sliced
- 4 green onions scallions, sliced
- 150 g baby corn halved lengthwise
- Small handful of coriander or chives for garnish
Sauce
- 4 tbsp chunky peanut butter
- 600 ml vegetable stock approx. 2½ cups
- 12 g fresh ginger approx. 1 tbsp, grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar e.g., rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 200 ml water
- Pinch of salt
Garnish
- 50 g peanuts roughly chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- Red sauerkraut optional, for added tang and colour
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) so it’s ready by the time everything is assembled.
Prepare the Vegetables
- While the oven heats, prepare your vegetables:
- Slice the green onions.
- Finely slice the red pepper.
- Roughly chop the mushrooms.
- Halve the baby corn lengthwise.
- Peel and finely slice the red onion.
Assemble Everything in the Baking Tray
- In a large baking tray, spread out the noodles, mushrooms, and prepared vegetables.
- Ensure the noodles are at the bottom so they absorb the sauce properly.
Make the Sauce
- In a large jug, whisk together all the sauce ingredients, ensuring the peanut butter is fully incorporated.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the noodles and vegetables.
Bake to Perfection
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Halfway through, give everything a quick stir to ensure even cooking.
- The dish is ready when the sauce has thickened slightly and the noodles are tender.
Final Touches & Serving
- Remove from the oven and give everything a final mix.
- Garnish with peanuts, a squeeze of lime, and a sprinkle of fresh coriander or chives.
- Optionally, serve with red sauerkraut for extra tang and colour.
- Dish up and enjoy this rich, umami-packed meal—perfect for a cosy dinner!
Notes
Notes & Variations
- Noodles: Udon works well, but you can also use soba, rice noodles, or whole wheat noodles.
- Vegetables: Feel free to swap or add any vegetables you have on hand, such as bok choy, carrots, or courgette.
- Spice Level: Adjust the chilli powder to your heat preference.
Hi, I’m eager to try this recipe, however, I am sensitive to peanut butter. Is almond butter a proper substitute?
Yes, almond butter should work well as a substitute! It will bring a slightly different flavour, but the recipe should still turn out delicious. Feel free to experiment—substitutions can affect texture and taste, so it’s always good to tweak things to suit your own palate. The best way to find what works for you is to have fun in the kitchen and enjoy the process! Let us know how it goes! 😊