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.