NeighborhoodHub kitchen
Creamy peanut noodles
A quick pantry sauce, crunchy carrots, and noodles to twirl.
~$1.03 per serving
What goes in
- Spaghetti6 oz dry~$0.70
- Peanut butter3 tbsp~$0.45
- Carrots2 medium~$0.40
- Soy sauce1 tbsp~$0.10
- Lime1~$0.35
- Brown sugar1 tsp~$0.05
Whole recipe estimate$2.05
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Let’s make it
- 1
Cook spaghetti according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water before draining.
- 2
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar with a little hot cooking water until smooth.
- 3
Peel carrots into thin ribbons. Toss noodles and carrots with the sauce, adding cooking water a spoonful at a time as needed.
Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.