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Spaghetti Stir Fry Noodles Recipe

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This spaghetti stir fry noodles recipe is full of flavor, chopped vegetables, garlic, and spices. A 15-minute quick and easy lunch or dinner. 

Stir fry up some garlic and vegetables in sesame oil, toss in fresh cooked spaghetti, add soy sauce and some chili sauce for heat, and you have a meal in to time. A great recipe to make that doesn’t require much prep, and an easy & budget-friendly dinner idea.

Want more easy plant-based dinner ideas? Try our creamy spinach artichoke pasta, sesame tofu brown rice bowls, and our favorite vegetarian Greek stuffed peppers!

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When you’re tired of traditional spaghetti night – mix it up and make this tasty stir fry noodles recipe for something a little different. This recipe is not authentic, but rather mixes traditional Italian pasta with an Asian-inspired stir fry sauce. Packed with vegetables, this stir fry is an inexpensive and affordable alternative to take out.
While traditional stir fry recipes are made with fresh noodles or dried rice noodles, I find that spaghetti can make a decent substitute in a pinch. I always keep spaghetti in my pantry, and since it cooks in 10 minutes, I can enjoy this dish for a quick work-from-home lunch or fast weeknight dinner. 
Again, these noodles are definitely not authentic, but they are a great way to enjoy a budget-friendly spaghetti dinner without traditional Italian sauces.

This Stir Fry Spaghetti Noodles Recipe Is

  • Garlicky
  • Fresh
  • Easy
  • Crunchy
  • Savory
  • Fast,  ready in 15 minutes
  • Vegetarian, vegan, and can be made gluten free

Ingredients You’ll Need

See our recipe card below for the full ingredient amounts and instructions.

You can use regular, whole wheat, or even a gluten free spaghetti for this recpe. I use whole wheat spaghetti for my stir fry, as that is what I usually have on hand!

I love adding toasted sesame oil to almost any Asian-inspired dish.  A great flavor from the toasted sesame seeds in these noodles.

For this recipe you can use regular soy sauce or tamari. Tamari is just a gluten-free version of soy sauce.

I like sriracha (or our hot honey chili crisp recipe) for a little heat and sweetness in my noodle dishes.

I used green onion, bell pepper, garlic, and kale for my noodles, but you can mix it up and use your favorite veggies – see our suggestions below!

I love garnishing with sesame seeds on top of noodle dishes, ramen, or anything that has sesame oil. These add a little crunch, texture, and flavor.

Additions and Substitutions

In addition to the vegetables, you can add or substitute in your favorites. We like using edamame, baby corn, and baby spinach, peapods, mushrooms, or sliced chili peppers would be delicious.

Feel free to add protein! You can add in any cooked protein 5-10 minutes before the dish has finished cooking so it will heat up in the pan. Our honey garlic tofu recipe is one of our favorites to add!

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Inexpensive & Affordable Pantry Recipes

This stir fry spaghetti noodles recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal! It uses many pantry & fridge staple ingredients, some of which you may already have on hand.

Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and yummy meals using a few staples you can rotate.  With dried pasta, some sauces, and spices, you have a fantastic meal in no time!

Step-By-Step Photos and Directions

Spaghetti noodles cooking in a pan to make an Asian-style stir-fry dish

Step 1: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain and set aside.

A pan with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and sriracha for a delicious stir-fry sauce for spaghetti

Step 2: Heat the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce/tamari, and chili oil in a pan for 1 minute. Add in the garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.

A wok filled with sliced bell pepper, green onion, and kale to make a stir-fry with spaghetti recipe

Step 3: Add the vegetables and continue to sauté over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables have softened.

A walk with stir-fried spaghetti noodles with vegetables for an easy vegan and vegetarian dinner idea in 20 minutes

Step 4: Add the noodles to the pan, turn the heat up to high, and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing the noodles with the sauce and vegetables. 

A hand sprinkling sesame seeds over a pan of Asian spaghetti noodles with chopped vegetables

Step 5: Top with green onion and sesame seeds, and enjoy.

Or watch along on our Spaghetti Stir Fry YouTube video to make this recipe along with us today.

Recipe FAQs

What ingredients are in the spaghetti stir fry noodles recipe?

The base of this recipe starts with cook spaghetti noodles. Toss in the delicious 5-minute stir-fry sauce made with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and sriracha for heat. We add in some fresh chopped vegetables and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

How to store leftovers

Stir any leftover spaghetti stir-fry noodles in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a wok and enjoy.

Can I add protein to these noodles?

Yes, you can add in any cooked protein of your choice. Just be sure it is fully cooked before adding it to the stir fry.

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Stir Fry Spaghetti Noodles

This spaghetti stir fry noodles recipe is full of flavor, chopped vegetables, garlic, and spices. A 15-minute quick and easy lunch or dinner. 
4.84 from 6 votes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine American, Asian, Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 296 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles regular, whole wheat, or gluten free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari, liquid aminos, or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili crisp
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegetables of choice bell pepper, fresh greens, or mixed frozen stir fry vegetables
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and sriracha in a pan or wok for 1 minute. Add in the garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Add the vegetables and continue to sauté over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables have softened.
  • Add the noodles to the pan, turn the heat up to high, and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing the noodles with the sauce and vegetables.  Top with green onion and sesame seeds, and enjoy.

Video

Notes

Dietary Modifications

  • This recipe is vegetarian, and vegan and contains no meat. Ensure any sauces or spices you are using are vegan if needed.
  • For a gluten free version, use a certified gluten free Spaghetti, GF tamari, and ensure that any sauces or spices you are using are certified gluten free before adding.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 11gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 248mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4681IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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6 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I Cannot have anything spicy. My husband loved it. You might try using Carbe Diem pasta it is way lower in Carbs and tastes absolutely great!

    1. Hello Mags, thank you so much! I am happy you both enjoyed the noodles, and thanks for the suggestion with the lower carb pasta, I haven’t tried that yet.
      – Kelly

  2. 5 stars
    If you make this easy spaghetti stir fry recipe, please leave a rating and comment below and let us know how it went!

  3. 4 stars
    Had left over noodles from spaghetti last night. I made this with broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms. Was so good. I did have to add more sauce to it. But overall easy quick recipe.

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