Nothing beats a quick, flavor-packed noodle dish. This easy, at-home take on Dan Dan noodles uses spaghetti, ground pork, peanut butter, and chili crisp to create a bold, savory meal with simple, affordable ingredients that come together fast.
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the package directions). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and press it down without stirring for a few minutes until browned and slightly crispy.
3. Stir in the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar, then add the spinach. Cook until everything is combined and heated through, then remove from heat.
4. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, chili crisp, brown sugar, and about half of the reserved pasta water. Mix until smooth.
5. Add the noodles to the sauce and toss to coat, adding more pasta water as needed until the sauce is smooth and not too thick.
6. Divide the noodles into bowls and top with the pork, green onions, and crushed peanuts. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes:
Use rice noodles and gluten-free soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
You can use other leafy greens & vegetables like kale, leeks, collard greens, cabbage, or peppers.
Per Serving: Calories: 638, Sat Fat: 9g, Sodium: 897mg, Fiber: 3.4g, Protein: 23g
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