Stovetop Sesame-Ginger Noodles with Crisp Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A fast, Asian-inspired noodle dish combining tender noodles, crunchy veggies, and a savory sesame-ginger sauce ready in under 20 minutes. This Asian-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs dried spaghetti noodles, sesame oil, fresh ginger 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 dried spaghetti noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 3, thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz dried spaghetti noodles and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. Step 2: While noodles cook, heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey, cooking for 1 minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
4. Step 4: Add the drained noodles to the skillet along with 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 3 thinly sliced scallions. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and veggies are slightly tender but still crisp.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.