One-Pot Teriyaki Noodles: A Quick & Flavorful Vegetarian Meal
Quick, flavorful, and made in just one pot! These noodles are packed with tender veggies, coated in a sweet-savory sauce, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a meatless meal.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 23 mins
- Total Time: 28 mins
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ green cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ⅔ cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 16 oz (1 lb) spaghetti
- 3½ cups water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Veggies: Heat a large pot over medium-high. Add oil, cabbage, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add Sauce & Noodles: Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, ginger, and garlic. Add spaghetti (break in half if needed) and water.
- Cook Noodles: Simmer uncovered for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally. If noodles stick or water evaporates too fast, add ½ cup more water.
- Finish & Serve: Once noodles are tender, remove from heat. Toss in sesame seeds. Garnish with extra seeds or green onions.
Notes
✅ Pasta Adjustment: Different brands may need more water—add ½ cup extra if noodles are undercooked.
✅ Cabbage Swap: Napa cabbage works instead of green cabbage.
✅ Reheating: Sprinkle water on leftovers before microwaving to prevent dryness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1590mg
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g