Cheater's Sweet and Sour Noodles (Asian noodles recipe)
This Asian noodle recipe for Cheater's Sweet and Sour Noodles makes a delicious and healthy dinner. It's incredibly easy to make and a great use for leftovers! Lower carb option in notes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 12 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 10.5 ounces (300 grams) rice noodles or gluten-free spaghetti
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2/3 cup sliced red onion
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 8 ounces diced cooked ham or cooked protein of choice
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple, optional
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
- 1 sliced green onion, for garnish
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta al dente, according to package. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
- 2
Heat a large skillet with sesame oil over medium high. Add the red onion and saute for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add bell pepper slices and saute/stir fry again for and additional minute, or until peppers are coated in oil and slightly cooked.
- 3
Add the cooked pasta to ingredients in the pan and toss to combine. Add an additional 1 tbsp oil if needed.
- 4
Mix in the sweet and sour sauce and cooked protein of choice. Toss all together and cook on medium until noodles are well coated, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add optional diced pineapple, reduce to medium low. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until pasta and sauce are evenly coated with vegetables.
- 6
Garnish with chopped green onion, cilantro, and red pepper flakes.
- 7
Serve immediately or place in airtight container to store in fridge.