Quick Sesame-Garlic Noodles with Tofu and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A fast and flavorful stir fry combining tender noodles, crisp broccoli, and pan-seared tofu coated in a savory sesame-garlic sauce. This Asian fusion recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs dried spaghetti noodles, broccoli florets, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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 dried spaghetti noodles
• 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz dried spaghetti noodles and cook for 7-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: While noodles cook, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz cubed extra-firm tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy. Remove tofu and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil and 3 cups broccoli florets. Sauté for 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cloves minced garlic to the broccoli and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Return tofu and drained noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly with sauce for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.