Easy Peanut and Sesame Noodles


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 208.2
  • Total Fat: 11.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 357.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 7.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Easy Peanut and Sesame Noodles calories by ingredient


Introduction

Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty. Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    • 2 cups of cooked whole wheat spaghetti

    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

    • 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped

    • red pepper flakes to taste (approx. 1 teaspoon)

    • 3 tablespoons hot water

    • 1 garlic clove, chopped

    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds


Directions

1. Cook spaghetti as directed by the manufacturer.



2. Combine all other ingredients, mix until peanut butter is dissolved.



3. Add sauce to drained pasta, toss until pasta is fully coated.



4. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.



Serves 4.



TAGS:  Vegetarian Meals |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    75 of 77 people found this review helpful
    Sauteed boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips, sauteed those with thin slices of onions and garlic. Added a little water to get up those bits of goodness. Add 2 cups of spinach. Then added the peanut sauce. We really loved it! - 1/28/08


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    Very Good
    39 of 42 people found this review helpful
    I've made this with julienned vegetables (scallions a must!) and used PB2, reconstituted with water and low sodium tamari. I finely mince the ginger, too. I always opt for lower sodium and fat, hence my changes. - 1/23/08


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    Very Good
    32 of 33 people found this review helpful
    I made this last night for my lunch today. after reading the reviews of how rich the sauce was I made 1/3 of the sauce, watered it down a little and mixed it with 1/2 of the noodles. I had it cold with chopped celery, grated carrot and chicken breast. Very tasty and tangy. - 7/16/08


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    Very Good
    24 of 26 people found this review helpful
    I made this for hubby and I for dinner tonight. I put in a fraction of the red pepper flakes because hubby doesn't like spicy food. I also added 8 oz of boneless skinless chicken breast. We both thought this was very good, a definate keeper. - 6/11/08


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    Incredible!
    23 of 25 people found this review helpful
    I loved this dish!!!! I made it last night and ate 1/4 of the container. Later that evening my husband finished the other 3/4 of it off for dinner, he really liked it also!!! I made it with tahini instead of peanut butter. - 6/21/07


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    Incredible!
    22 of 25 people found this review helpful
    Delicious! I only added a little over 2 tbsp of PB, and it worked well. Also, I added cubed tofu to stretch the recipe a bit, and I liked that a lot - I'd recommend it. Lastly, I used Soba noodles, and I think that added a special touch.
    Thanks for sharing this recipe!
    - 8/13/09


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    O.K.
    21 of 36 people found this review helpful
    It was ok but we both thought it tasted too much of peanut butter and not enough of anything else. It got a bit better with more soy and salt and some lime. We mixed in some grilled chicken and broccoli. I was hoping for something more Thai and less American faux - 1/24/08


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    Incredible!
    18 of 19 people found this review helpful
    This was fantastic - I didn't find the sauce too thick, I grated the ginger instead of chopping it, and I also used Angel hair pasta instead of spaghetti - we all loved it and will definitely make it again! - 7/15/07


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    Incredible!
    17 of 18 people found this review helpful
    Great recipe and a wonderful base for add-ins like carrots, spring onions, even poached chicken. I make is often. I have added low-fat chicken broth instead of water though. Thanks for the recipe. - 6/21/07


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    Incredible!
    16 of 19 people found this review helpful
    My family and I loved this recipe! We could of eaten it as is, but we added some chopped, cooked chicken breast and some fresh cilantro to round out the meal. Yummy! - 2/14/08


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    Incredible!
    15 of 15 people found this review helpful
    These are scrumptious and so tasty! So rich, in fact, I doubled the pasta, and used Barilla multi grain pasta, which is very high in protein and fiber. That makes it fewer calories per cup, and I just ate 1.5 cups as an entree, along with some homegrown cucumbers and tomatoes. - 7/25/09


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    15 of 16 people found this review helpful
    very tasty and easy to make. I also used carrots and green onions. Yummy! - 2/1/09


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    Very Good
    15 of 16 people found this review helpful
    I added a bunch of vegetables and shrimp. I also used crunchy peanut butter and didn't use sesame seeds. Finally, I made the sauce with less peanut butter and oil, so it was a thinner, more light tasting sauce. Oh - and added juice from one lime. - 5/18/08


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    Very Good
    14 of 16 people found this review helpful
    When served warm this is nice on a bed of spicnach and mung bean sprouts. Cucumbers are great too especially when served cold. Since we like spice I add hot chili garlic paste - 8/28/07


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    Very Good
    13 of 14 people found this review helpful
    This has a wonderful flavor! It was a little thick, I'll add a little more moisture next time but great with grilled shrimp and snow peas. Can't wait to try it with chicken marinated in teriaki sauce. Oriental without the stirfry! - 3/25/07


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    Very Good
    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
    I love peanut sauces, so this was a delicious, easy snack. I eyeballed the sauce ingredients and it turned out great. I used powdered ginger (just a pinch for 1 serving), "hot" sesame oil instead of oil + red pepper, and honey roasted PB cause it's what I had on hand. Yummy! - 7/29/09


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    Incredible!
    12 of 13 people found this review helpful
    Great side dish. I also added scallions. I think next time I will also add some cabbage. Nice sized serving, too. - 6/11/08


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    12 of 15 people found this review helpful
    I used hokkien or thai style noodles (not pasta), added some canned sliced tuna, and substituted 1 tsp of peanut butter for a teaspoon of hot water. Flavour much less overpowering and reduces the oil, too. - 11/21/07


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    Incredible!
    11 of 12 people found this review helpful
    I added red bell pepper and broccoli - both steamed lightly - and have a recipe I'll make again & again. Might try adding some chicken too. - 6/15/09


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    Very Good
    11 of 14 people found this review helpful
    We loved this. I added scallions, bell peppers baby corn broccoli, bean sprouts, carrots and 4 oz of chicken per person. This made a whole meal. great flavor. - 6/8/09


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    Very Good
    11 of 13 people found this review helpful
    Super yummy. I also added green onions and couple teaspoons of honey. I did need more than 1/2 cup to fill me up. My boyfriend loved it too. - 5/4/08


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    Good
    11 of 17 people found this review helpful
    Like others have said, I found the sauce to be a bit thick and strong, but I remedied that by just adding a little more water. I also added tuna because I was a little low on protein for the day and that worked great. I used rice noodles. - 2/9/08


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    Incredible!
    11 of 12 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious! My boyfriend requested that it be put into the regular dinner repertoire. I served it with grilled teriyaki pork chops, and it was a great combination, although I also would have liked a sweeter vegetable to round it all out. So easy to make, too! - 5/30/07


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    Very Good
    11 of 13 people found this review helpful
    Really good and I added carrots and cabbage for a little more. - 3/15/07


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    10 of 13 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! Make this all the time - I do sub PB2 for the peanut butter and use low sodium soy sauce, sometimes add cooked chicken or water chestnuts or whatever - always add sliced scallions! PB2 is the best for flavor and LOW calories. The whole wheat thin spaghetti really lends itself to this! - 6/6/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I loved this! My DH and I were thrilled that it was like restaurant noodles - shred some cucumber and you're all set! - 3/16/07


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    Very Good
    7 of 10 people found this review helpful
    We used spagetti squash instead of noodles. I also added shrimp like others. We enjoyed the meal. - 7/10/09


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    Very Good
    7 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I've made a version of this using rice noodles, added lime juice, and used rice vinegar (seasoned) instead of the red wine vinegar (gives it a lighter taste), and definitely must use scallions for color and flavor. - 6/7/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 9 people found this review helpful
    So very yummy! I made mine with soba noodles instead of whole wheat spaghetti, and added tofu as well as steamed broccoli, baby zucchini, and snow peas. Delicious and filling! - 1/28/08


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    Very Good
    7 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Someone was asking what to substitute for soy sauce. I use Bragg's brand Liquid Aminos it has way less sodium and my husband who is a picky eater loves it. - 1/22/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I used rice noodles, tamari & almond butter. Next time I'll add less nut butter & sesame oil and more tamari & ginger plus add lime and stir fried stirps of chicken, carrots, hot gr peppers and gr onion. Then I'll serve it over mung bean sprouts and steamed spinach. Yum! - 11/21/09


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    Very Good
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Great recipe! I was at work and decided to try this and it is great! Awesome Thi flavor. I added brocoli, cauliflower and carrot and chicken and it makes a very nice and complete meal! - 9/6/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I added some firm tofu and some stir fry veggies which I steamed and made a whole meal out of this. It was awesome. My whole family liked it. - 6/11/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty, my kids loved it too! I used Japanese soba noodles, and added green onion. Shrimp or chicken would go well too! - 6/8/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    When I make this I add about 2-tbsp of honey to it and it makes it so heavenly! Truly a keeper :) - 1/27/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I added tofu to this and it tasted delicious. - 1/23/08


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    Good
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I make this recipe but my recipe adds some veggies. Which ever you like - cuke, scalliions, carrots, peas, ... then it is a complete meal instead of a side dish. Careful about the PB - - most have added sugar!!! I use an organic crunchy one so I get the peanuts in there to crunch on as well. Yum - 1/22/08


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    Very Good
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I did as others suggested and added green onions, thin sliced carrots, and thinned with some of the pasta water. I don't like wheat spaghetti so used regular. Next time I'm gonna try the rice pasta I've been seeing at the grocery store. - 1/22/08


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    Very Good
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    So yummy! I marinated some chicken tenders in a bottled sauce and grilled them on skewers. Great meal! - 11/18/07


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    Very Good
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I did not like this with wheat noodles, so I went back and tried it with regular noodles and it is great. - 11/12/07


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    Very Good
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    VERY tasty. Only problem was not eating the whole batch! - 7/23/07


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    Very Good
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    i added a little extra water to thin the sauce plus green onions, carrots and shrimp. Yummy!! - 7/17/07


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    Good
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I enjoyed this quite a bit, but I would suggest a little more moisture..noodles were a little dry. I did saute the garlic and ginger just a little to soften them up. I'll make it again, maybe add some green onions for color and added taste. - 7/9/07


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    Good
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This is a good canvas to work from - as other's had complained of thickness, I used extra pasta water to thin, and added cucumbers, peppers, shrimp and hot sauce. I do think the recommended serving size is rather small (1/2 cup pasta is not much). Overall good meal, will make and tweak again. - 6/28/07


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    Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I make this dish all the time, I love it. Everytime I do make it I always make a double batch to share with everyone. - 3/15/07


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    Very Good
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Very rich and quite thick; we made it with elbow noodles and a jalapeno the second time, which made it a bit more exciting to eat. - 3/13/07


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I have made this numerous times and LOVE it! I use natural (unsweetened) peanut butter, so I usually add 1 T. honey to give it sweetness. And I often add shredded carrots and green onions, mung bean sprouts, and shrimp - yum! And the nutrition info IS correct, I have recalculated myself. - 11/21/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I really enjoyed this. My husband surprised me with this and it turned out pretty good. I will be either requesting this again or making this myself! Thank you! - 7/14/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Very good and simple! And I'm glad it incorporated whole wheat spaghetti, it really works with the sauce. - 6/11/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This is like the noodles a Chinese friend made for me years ago. I never thought I'd have them again! Still have to get the amount of peppper flakes right, though... - 6/6/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    this is a great recipe as is - love addition of cilantro and use less p butter and sesame oil with great results, too - 6/6/09


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    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Excellent. Will make over and over again though with slightly less red pepper flakes. - 9/30/08


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty, fills you up, and incredibly easy to make. Thanks for posting this recipe. - 8/2/08


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    Incredible!
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Something different, yet healthy! Easy, too. - 6/9/08


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    O.K.
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    The flover is almost too strong. I added a bit of honey and served with the Crispy Sesame Shrimp Recipe. One good thing was I didn't want to over eat this. Might make again. - 11/14/07


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    Incredible!
    5 of 8 people found this review helpful
    One of my go to meals. I use all natural pb and add in sauteed veggies. - 11/12/07


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    Very Good
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This was good, I'll add vegetables and maybe grilled chicken to make an entire meal next time. - 7/21/07


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    Very Good
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Made the full recipe of this and had it as my on-hand lunch option all week: Was tasty and unique enough to keep my interest. Will definitely make again and experiment with some add-ins, like shrimp and green onions. - 6/17/07


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Very easy and tasty. Definitely a new favorite of mine! - 6/6/07


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    Very Good
    5 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I really enjoyed this, definately will be made again! - 3/18/07


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    Incredible!
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Very thick sauce. My husband didn't believe me when I told him it was healthy! I recommend as the perfect asian dish. - 3/7/07


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    Very Good
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Yumm! This is rich and thick and has a lot of kick. I served with Thai chicken skewers and salad. Was not as good as leftovers. Probably needed a thinner sauce. - 3/6/07


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    4 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Ouf, heavy. Take off 2 tablespoon of peanut butter, add a pinch of sugar and broccoli heads, sliced carrots, zucchini and other vegetables and this could be more decent ! Or add a can of tuna in water. - 1/11/10


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Yum!!! So good!!! I forgot the ginger...but it was still fantastic! - 1/5/10


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    For those who are doubting the nutritional info, I just plugged everything into my MasterCook software and it comes up the same. I'm eager to try it.

    edit: I am eating it as I type with one hand...literally.
    Yummy! I did add thinly sliced carrot and green onion, which I sauteed before adding.
    - 9/8/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I'm in heaven! I love peanut sauce and noodles. Gotta try this on my family tonite! - 9/4/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Very good. I think the next time I will have to add more pepper flakes to mine, but will definitely be making again. - 6/25/09


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    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I thought this was really good! We had it with grilled chicken. - 6/18/08


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    3 of 10 people found this review helpful
    sounds great, love sesame flavor, will definately add vegies and maybe some chicken or shrimp to make it a meal. Thanks. - 9/4/09


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    O.K.
    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I think I added too much pasta, so the sauce tasted a little weak. I tried adding in some extra soy sauce, peanut butter, and red pepper flakes, but no dice. Bummer. :-/ - 8/9/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious - 6/10/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Already gave the recipe to my friends - it smelled too good in the office, they were begging for the recipe! A fantastic and SUPER easy recipe to make. - 3/10/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    deilcious! my daughter asked me to make more! - 1/22/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Loved it. Will make again, but will add chicken - 1/22/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I've made this multiple times. Very good! - 8/6/07


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    Good
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    It tasted okay and I might make it again with some veggies tossed in. - 7/24/07


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    Incredible!
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is DELICIOUS!!!!!! My whole family loves it!!! - 6/24/07


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    Incredible!
    3 of 8 people found this review helpful
    quick and tasty! - 6/20/07


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    Incredible!
    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I love this recipe!!! The flavor is great and it is just exotic. - 3/23/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Really enjoyed this. I added some whole peanuts for additional crunch and flavor. It says 4 servings, but if you're vegetarian and this is your main course, 1/4 of the recipe probably won't fill you up, so watch the fat and calories. Oh -- I also used canola oil because sesame oil was too much $$ - 10/5/09


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    2 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I LIKE PEANUT BUTTER, SO I LOVED THIS. I HAVE TO AGREE THOUGH, ON RECIPES AND THE NUTRITION COUNTER IT WOULD MAKE THINGS EASIER IF THE SERVING SIZES WERE INCLUDED!!!! THANKS FOR THE RECIPE. - 9/4/09


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    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    add stir fry veggies - 9/4/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    great recipe, whole family liked it - 9/4/09


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    2 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Looking forward to trying this, because I always order sesame noodles when I go to a chinese restaurant. One thing I noticed when making pasta recipes is that the serving size on the box is usually much larger than a serving size in the recipes. So, this nutritional info maybe accurate. - 8/23/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    awesome. quick, easy, and family loved it - 8/14/09


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    2 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Looks very good; the cabbage and scallions mentioned in an earlier comment sounds like a great idea for additions. - 7/26/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Thanks for the recipe! This was one of my favorite "guilty pleasures" when I used to order Chinese food, never dreamed I could make it myself, or make it fit into a healthy diet! - 7/17/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is a keeper! - 6/17/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Need to try this recipe! I can say that the combo of peanuts and sesame is something I've had before and it was delicious! - 6/7/09


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    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I really doubt the nutritional values listed, but as far as taste goes it's outstanding. I've lived in Japan and a Thai friend made something that tasted similar to this, which I absolutely loved! - 6/6/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have been looking for this recipe - 12/25/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I used 1 tbsp less peanut butter and veryyy thin whole wheat spagetti and served this as an entree. I threw in some diced bell pepper, too, and everyone loved it--even my dad, who is a meat-and-potatoes fan. - 9/2/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I love this stuff. I am trying to find protein without eating so much meat. And this with a salad makes a great dinner. I cut back on the red pepper flakes but that was my only change. - 5/21/10


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    1 of 6 people found this review helpful
    looks good - 5/21/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Very good - for me - just as it was - 11/21/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This sounds good maybe add some chicken with it or shrimp - 9/4/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Sounds delicious and easy to make. I will make this for dinner tonight. My son is going to love it !! Thanks for sharing - 9/4/09


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I doubled the sauce and added a 1lb bag of frozen oriental veggies and a can of baby corn. Added red pepper individually. I really liked it, DD thot it was too peanutty. DS is sleeping and hasn't tried it yet! I want to share some w/ a Korean friend and see what she thinks! - 6/22/09


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    1 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Can't wait to try this one! It sounds wonderful, and with the suggestions of more veggies and boneless chicken breast, I'll have an entire meal! Definitely a keeper! - 6/7/09


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    Very Good
    ,loved it - 9/9/17