One-Pan Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A vibrant bowl of noodles tossed in a spicy garlic chili oil sauce with fresh vegetables, ready in 20 minutes for a satisfying weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chili oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup, sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup, roasted peanuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add 8 oz spaghetti, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente; drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chili oil, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, then add the drained spaghetti and 2 tbsp reserved pasta water, tossing until coated.
4. Step 4: Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats the noodles, then remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup sliced green onions and 1/4 cup roasted peanuts.