Creamy Sesame Noodles

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz noodles of choice such as spaghetti (ramen, or wheat noodles, I used instant ramen)

2 tbsp sesame paste or tahini

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tsp sugar

¼ cup heavy cream

2 tbsp reserved noodle water

Chili oil

Sesame seeds

Sliced cucumbers

Directions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles until al dente.

Reserve a few tablespoons of noodle water before draining the noodles.

Stir together the sesame paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, heavy cream, and noodle water until smooth.

Add the drained noodles directly into the bowl with the sauce.

Toss thoroughly until every strand is coated.

Transfer the noodles to a bowl and optionally garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 435 kcal
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 46 g
• Protein: 10 g