Sautéed Shiitake and Spinach Udon Noodles with Ginger Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Thick udon noodles stir-fried with earthy shiitake mushrooms and fresh spinach, tossed in a fragrant ginger soy sauce. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs dried udon noodles, sesame oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, 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 udon noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 8 oz, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks, sliced thin green onions
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz dried udon noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and edges start to brown.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
6. Step 6: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet along with the soy sauce mixture. Toss well and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until noodles are heated through and sauce coats evenly.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions. Serve garnished with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.