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Cabbage & carrot noodles

A generous pan of noodles with sweet cabbage and sesame crunch.

25 minServes 2

~$1.60 per serving

What goes in

  • Spaghetti, dry6 oz~$0.75
  • Cabbage, thinly sliced3 cups~$1.05
  • Carrots2 medium~$0.50
  • Soy sauce2 tbsp~$0.25
  • Peanut butter2 tbsp~$0.35
  • Sesame seeds2 tsp~$0.20
  • Neutral oil2 tsp~$0.10

Whole recipe estimate$3.20

Illustrative U.S. ingredient costs for the quantities used, including listed oil and seasonings. Buying full packages costs more. Store, season, tax, and brand affect your total. Check ingredient labels for allergens.

Let’s make it

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining.

  2. 2

    Cut carrots into thin matchsticks. Heat oil in a large skillet and stir-fry carrots and cabbage for 8–10 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Whisk peanut butter and soy sauce with a little hot pasta water. Toss noodles with vegetables and sauce, loosening with more water as needed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.

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