Description
This easy, flavorful One-Pot Teriyaki Noodles recipe combines tender shredded vegetables, spaghetti noodles, and a savory homemade teriyaki sauce—all cooked together in one pot for a quick, fuss-free meal. Perfect as a vegetarian main dish or as a delicious side to complement teriyaki chicken, it’s a family-friendly recipe that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- ½ green cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, shredded
Sauce
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Dry Ingredients
- 16 oz spaghetti (1 pound box)
Others
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, shredded green cabbage, and shredded carrots. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in ⅔ cup soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder into the pot with the vegetables, mixing well to combine.
- Add Noodles and Water: Add 16 oz spaghetti noodles to the pot. You may break the spaghetti in half if desired for easier cooking. Pour in 3 ½ cups of water, ensuring the noodles are submerged.
- Cook Noodles: Cook uncovered for 15-18 minutes. When the spaghetti starts to soften and become bendable, stir the pot every few minutes, increasing stirring frequency near the end to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom.
- Finish and Serve: Once the noodles are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, remove the pot from heat. Toss in 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, mix well, and serve immediately. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and optional green onions if desired.
Notes
- Different pasta brands may require slightly different water amounts; add an extra ½ cup water if the noodles aren’t tender toward the end of cooking and water has reduced.
- Nappa cabbage can be used as a substitute for green cabbage.
- To reheat leftovers, splash a little water on the noodles before microwaving to keep them moist.