32 Best Noodle Recipes to Make Week After Week

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published Jan 17, 2025
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Noodles are a go-to for quick and delicious meals. They offer endless possibilities across cuisines. From spaghetti and egg noodles, to rice noodles and udon noodles, they’re a must-have ingredient in any kitchen.

Pantry-friendly recipes like garlic noodles, classic spaghetti aglio e olio, and intensely flavorful pasta puttanesca are all perfect for weeknight dinners. Or try stir-fried noodle dishes like japchae (Korean sweet potato noodles) in a sweet-savory sauce, pad see ew (Thai stir-fried soy sauce noodles) with crunchy broccoli, or yakisoba packed with cabbage and carrots.

Here are 32 delicious noodle recipes to add to your weekly rotation.

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Garlic Noodles

These noodles are not only tossed with minced garlic, but also a whole array of deeply savory ingredients, which come together to turn this humble-looking dish into a flavorful powerhouse full of umami.

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Pad See Ew (Thai Stir-Fried Soy Sauce Noodles)

This beloved Thai dish has it all: chewy rice noodles, tender chunks of chicken, and crunchy broccoli bound in a sweet-salty soy sauce.

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Carbonara

There are innumerable versions of this dish, but this classic recipe sticks to just the essentials: pasta, eggs, Pecorino Romano, and guanciale (cured pork jowl).

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Pesto Pasta

Serve this classic pasta alongside garlic bread and a big green salad for the easiest weeknight dinner.

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Cold Sesame Noodles

The ultimate refreshing cold noodle dish of chewy noodles tossed in a tossed in a sesame-peanut sauce.

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Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)

Extremely slurpable noodles smothered in a thick sauce made of black bean paste, diced pork belly, and vegetables. Serve jjajangmyeon with julienned cucumber for crunch and freshness.

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Cacio e Pepe

The cheesy, peppery pasta you know and love can be ready in 30 minutes.

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Pasta Puttanesca

If puttanesca isn’t already on your radar and in your dinner rotation, consider this an essential pasta recipe we think you need to know.

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Beef and Broccoli Noodles

This saucy noodle skillet loaded with ground beef and lots of fresh broccoli is a perfect fit for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s super satisfying.

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Longevity Noodles

Longevity noodles get their name from the use of long strands of noodles to symbolize a wish for long life. These noodles soak up the savory sauce and stay nice and chewy, and you get great little bites of Chinese chives and shiitake mushrooms too.

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Dan Dan Noodles

Thin wheat noodles topped with ground pork, chili crisp, and roasted peanuts is one of the great classics of Sichuanese cooking. The secret to these dan dan noodles is in the savory, spicy, and nutty sauce.

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Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Crisp guanciale and just-cooked tomato sauce star in this classic Roman dish.

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Zucchini Butter Pasta

Between the butter, Parmesan cheese, and shredded zucchini, this pasta delivers on all fronts — without a drop of cream. Plus it gives off some pesto vibes.

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Pad Thai

Dish up these classic Thai noodles for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack.

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Gochujang Carbonara

Add some spice and umami-rich flavor to your favorite pasta. Gochujang is the secret ingredient that adds so much to a creamy carbonara.

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

A classic Italian recipe for spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and parsley.

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Summer Garden Pasta

This pasta is so good, you’ll be making it on repeat. Bonus: It can be made in under 20 minutes, which makes this a true weeknight dinner.

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Anchovy Carbonara

This ultra-creamy (and weeknight-friendly!) pasta carbonara swaps guanciale for tinned anchovies.

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Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Noodle Stir-Fry)

Sweet potato glass noodles get stir-fried in a sweet-savory sauce with baby spinach and thinly sliced carrots, onions, and mushrooms.

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Creamy Calabrian Chili Pasta

A big spoonful of Calabrian chili paste gives quick and creamy pantry pasta a spicy kick.

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Brown Butter Parmesan Pasta

Toss warm strands of spaghetti with brown butter, panko, and a sprinkle of Parm and you've got an ultra-comforting meal that comes together in minutes.

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Creamy Lemon Jalapeño Noodles

These udon noodles are tossed with a zesty, spicy sauce for the ultimate savory dish. The tangy taste of Kewpie mayo makes the noodles creamy, without making them feel overly heavy and rich.

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Gochujang Chicken Alfredo

Gochujang, Korean red pepper paste, gives the classic pasta dinner a special twist.

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Caramelized Tomato Paste Pasta

A delectable dinner solution that uses a whole can of tomato paste.

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Brown Butter Za’atar Pasta

Strands of spaghetti or bucatini tossed with brown butter that’s infused with za’atar, lemon juice, Parmesan, and a mix of fresh herbs.

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Filipino Spaghetti

Made with hot dogs, ketchup, and ground beef, it’s the ultimate Filipino comfort food.

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Corn Carbonara

A summery twist on the classic Italian pasta dish.

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Yakisoba

An endlessly flexible noodle dish, yakisoba adapts beautifully to any vegetables and thick cuts of meat (we use thick-cut bacon here!) you have on hand.

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Pasta al Limone

This vibrant and creamy pasta is bursting with fresh lemon flavor.

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Chow Mein

Chewy noodles, tender chicken, and crisp veggies are tossed together in this easy 20-minute chow mein recipe.

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Melty Cabbage Pasta Carbonara

Swap out half of the pasta for tender ribbons of caramelized green cabbage.

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Easy 5-Ingredient Capellini

Capellini pasta, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon, and olive oil are all you need to make this easy, breezy meal.

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