Melissa HomIf you ask us, even the most basic noodle dishes make a great meal or snack any time of day. That's because there's little the humble starch needs to up the flavor factor, and there are endless ways to prepare them. Best of all, many noodle dishes can come together quite quickly, making them a great option for when you're short on time but need something satisfying. There are many noodle varieties on the market, and they're great to stock up on for use in a pinch with any number of recipes. From a Thai glass noodle salad to stir-fried lo mein or a cold Chinese noodle salad, these are our favorite easy noodle recipes for lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack.
Easy Homemade Ramen NoodlesSho SpaethYou can't have a noodle dish without the noodles! Make ramen noodles at home with pantry staples, and no more.
Yam Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Salad With Shrimp)Vicky WasikA spicy-sour Thai noodle salad that comes together in minutes.
Myeolchi Kal Guksu (Korean Anchovy Knife-Cut Noodle Soup)Vicky WasikKorean knife-cut noodle soup features tender and slippery fresh wheat noodles and a balanced selection of vegetables.
Bukkake Udon (Japanese Cold Noodles With Broth)Vicky WasikChilled noodles in a savory broth keep you cool and satisfied.
Stir-Fried Lo Mein Noodles With Pork and VegetablesEmily and Matt CliftonThis colorful dish—packed with noodles, meat, and plenty of vegetables—comes together in a little more than half an hour, making it perfect for a weeknight.
Stir-Fried Lo Mein With Beef and BroccoliSerious Eats / Mariel De La CruzThis Chinese-American restaurant staple—loaded with beef and broccoli—can easily be made at home.
Pressure Cooker Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)J. Kenji Lopez-AltThis soup brings together rich, aromatic broth and fall-off-the-bone tender chicken in just 30 minutes, thanks to the pressure cooker.
Chinese Cold Noodle Salad with Sesame DressingSerious Eats / Amanda SuarezClingy, velvety sauce, starchy noodles, and fresh vegetables come together in this cold noodle salad.
Vegetarian Mazemen With Beans and EggSho SpaethSoup-less ramen, or mazemen, is a delicious way to use up your dried beans, your bean-cooking liquid, and any leftovers you've got around.
XO Mazemen (Broth-less Ramen With XO Sauce)Vicky WasikThis take on mazemen incorporates powerfully savory XO sauce to make a flavorful ramen that takes all of five minutes to prepare.
Bacon and Egg MazemenSho SpaethA soup-less ramen riff on pasta carbonara, all made with staples from the Japanese pantry.
Classic Cold SobaSerious Eats / Diana ChistrugaCold, nutty soba noodles pair perfectly with a soy sauce and mirin dipping sauce for a simple yet satisfying meal.
Singapore Rice NoodlesShao Z.Complete with shrimp and roast pork, this Singapore noodle stir-fry comes together in a matter of minutes.
Stir-Fried Lo Mein With Charred Cabbage, Shiitake, and ChivesMelissa HomQuick and easy stir-fried noodles with shiitake mushrooms, Chinese chives, and charred cabbage.
Soba Salad With Seaweed, Cucumbers, and AsparagusDaniel GritzerThis simple and refreshing pasta salad is made with soba (buckwheat) noodles, raw cucumber, lightly cooked asparagus, and wakame seaweed.
Sichuan Shirataki Sesame Noodle SaladJ. Kenji López-AltHere, slick shirataki noodles pick up plenty of flavor from a sauce of Sichuan peppercorn and chili-infused oil, black vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, and peanuts.