The Definitive Guide to Easy One-Pot Teriyaki Noodles: A Flavor Explosion in Under 30 Minutes
This easy vegetarian meal is made with fresh veggies, noodles, and a simple homemade teriyaki sauce—all cooked in one pot! Perfect as a meatless main dish or as a side with teriyaki chicken. Quick, flavorful, and family-friendly!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 23 mins
- Total Time: 28 mins
Ingredients
- ½ green cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 16 oz spaghetti (1 lb box)
- 3 ½ cups water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté Vegetables: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, cabbage, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
2️⃣ Add Sauce & Noodles: Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, ginger, and garlic. Add spaghetti (break in half if preferred) and water.
3️⃣ Cook Noodles: Simmer uncovered for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once noodles soften, stir more frequently to prevent sticking.
4️⃣ Finish & Serve: Remove from heat, mix in sesame seeds. Garnish with extra sesame seeds or green onions. Serve hot!
Notes
- Water Adjustment: If noodles aren’t cooked but water is low, add ½ cup more water and continue cooking.
- Cabbage Swap: Substitute green cabbage with napa cabbage for a milder taste.
- Reheating: Add a splash of water before microwaving leftovers to keep noodles moist.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g