Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

🌰 Pantry Peanut Magic Noodles

Sweet, savory, and ready before delivery arrives. No fresh produce, dairy, or meat required.

⏱️ Total Time: 17 minutes (Prep: 3 min | Cook: 14 min)
(Time includes boiling water and sauce mixing)

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📦 Only 7 Pantry Ingredients

(All shelf-stable, no substitutions needed)

1. Dry spaghetti – 8 oz (225 g)
2. Creamy peanut butter – ¼ ¼ cups
3. Soy sauce – 3 tbsp
4. Honey – 2 tbsp (or maple syrup)
5. Vinegar – 1 tbsp (apple cider, white, or rice vinegar)
6. Garlic powder – 1 tsp
7. Crushed red pepper flakes – ¼ tsp

✨ No salt or pepper added separately—soy sauce provides the sodium, garlic and peppers deliver depth.

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Boil pasta: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti; cook 8–10 minutes until al dente. Just before draining, reserve ¼ cup water, then drain pasta.
2. Whisk sauce: While cooking pasta, whisk all remaining ingredients (peanut butter through peper flakes) in a bowl until smooth. If stiff, microwave for 10 seconds.
3. Combine: Return pasta to hot but off-heat pot. Pour sauce over, add 2 tbsp reserved pasta water, and toss vigorously until silky and fully coated. Add more sauce or water as needed.
4. Serve: Divide into bowls and enjoy immediately. The sauce clings perfectly—no toppings required!

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💡 Why This Works

• Pantry-perfect: Every item lives in a cabinet or spice rack. No fridge needed.
• Flavor balance: Sweet from honey, umami from soy, tang from vinegar, warmth from peppers.
• Forgiving: Sauce thickens as it cools—just add a splash from your reserved water to refresh.
• Versatile: Swap spaghetti for ramen, soba, or even canned chickpeas for a grain-free version (still 7 ingredients!).

Perfect for empty-fridge emergencies, lazy evenings, or proving that simplicity tastes magical 🌶️✨