Spaghetti with an Asian-inspired twist! This easy, vegan, 30-minute meal comes together quick and makes a great weeknight meal. Plus it’s simple to adapt with your own favorite vegetables.
We love this Asian-inspired spaghetti because it’s a simple, 7-ingredient meal that’s easy to assemble. Plus it’s a great dish to adapt with your own favorite vegetables – asparagus, bell pepper, bean sprouts, etc. are fantastic. And adding tofu or tempeh for some extra substance is also a great protein boost. (If you’re interested, try this Easy Baked Savory Tofu, Asian Garlic Tofu, or saucy Teriyaki Baked Tofu.)
The light flavor of this dish comes from the garlic and tamari, plus you can add the optional freshly grated ginger as well. We think this spaghetti tastes great both warm and cold, so leftovers are a perfect work lunch with no need to reheat. Hope you enjoy as well!
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And if you’re looking for more quick & easy 30-minute meals, check out:
Portobello Fajitas
Easy Peanut Noodles
Broccoli Cashew Stir Fry
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Mushroom Pasta
Asian Spaghetti with Garlic & Vegetables
Ingredients
- 8 oz. spaghetti* (gluten-free if desired)
- 8 oz. mushrooms (I use cremini)
- 5 oz. snow peas (about 1.5 cups)
- 2 medium carrots
- 6 green onions
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup tamari (or less)
- Optional: 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger, 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
Toppings (optional):
- Sesame seeds, mung bean sprouts
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti* according to package directions, leaving al dente (not mushy). Drain and set aside when finished.
- Meanwhile, slice mushrooms, cut green onions in 1/2″ pieces, and cut carrots into matchsticks/julienned (or shred/dice for quicker prep). Mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté mushrooms for 2-3 minutes. (Use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, or toasted sesame oil for more flavor if desired.)
- Add snow peas, carrots, and green onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic (and any freshly grated ginger if using). Stir and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cooked spaghetti and tamari. (I use about 1/4 cup tamari, but start with 2-3 Tbsp. for less salty.)
- Toss well to combine and heat for 2-3 minutes. Top with sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm immediately or chilled.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)
Enjoying this Asian Spaghetti? Feel free to browse the full “Asian-Inspired” recipe archives for more plant based inspiration! (Or another couple of our favorites: Broccoli Cashew Stir Fry & Broccoli with Asian Garlic Sauce)
mmm now i'm craving asian noodles!
Hope you enjoy if you give them a try!
Love that this recipe tastes great, both hot and cold! Makes for great leftovers. Will certainly be trying this recipe soon…thanks for sharing!
-Shannon
Hi Shannon! Hope you enjoy!
You always have the best recipes — tasty and not complicated. My mostly-meat-and-potatos husband actually requests that I make the chickpea salad. 🙂
So great to hear! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Hello, I found your blog last night for the cilantro dressing but I stumbled around and discovered this recipe. I really need a healthy comfort food meal for dinner tonight and this is definitely going to fit the bill. Thank you for all the beautiful pictures and recipes.
Hi Suzanne! Wonderful to hear – thank you for sharing 🙂
Loved this one too! My kids gobbled it up, too
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So great!
Made this a few weeks ago and it was delicious! I will be making it again this week!
Hi Stephanie! So glad you enjoyed it enough to give it another go – hope you love it again this week 🙂 Thanks for the sweet message!
I am thinking about making this for meal prep next week.. Would it make 4 lunches?
Hi Tricia! Yep, I’d estimate 4-5 servings 🙂 Hope you enjoy – meal prepping is a great idea!
I used rice noodles and frozen stir fry veggies that I had on hand and it was delicious.
So great and fantastic substitutions! Glad you enjoyed – thanks for sharing!
Delicious and easy! Loved the fresh taste. I think I will add some tofu next time.
Awesome to hear Diane! And great call with the tofu next time, a lovely addition! Wishing you a wonderful week! -Kaitlin