This quick Sesame Broccolini Noodles comes together in the time it takes to boil the yakisoba pasta. Loaded with flavor from savory gochujang paste, tart garlic, sweet mirin wine, and a hint of sesame.
Heather’s Notes
- You get bold flavor from simple ingredients you already keep.
- Broccolini stays crisp and bright, not limp.
- The sauce clings to noodles and vegetables.
- You control spice with sriracha and gochujang.
- Leftovers reheat well for lunches.
I love that you can make this sesame broccolini noodles in the time it takes to boil the yakisoba. I have several 30 minute or less pasta recipes, like my Lemon Angel Hair Pasta that is incredibly fast and so packed with flavor, and did I mention it makes enough to feed a big family?
If you don’t have yakisoba, see below for easy substitutions.
Find the full printable recipe card with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions below.
Subs & Variations
- Swap yakisoba noodles for ramen or udon. Adjust cook time.
- Use tamari in place of soy sauce for gluten free needs.
- Add protein like crispy tofu, shrimp, or sliced chicken.
- Replace broccolini with snap peas or asparagus.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime for added brightness.
Sesame Broccolini Noodles Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 oz yakisoba noodles, or other fresh noodles
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup gochujang paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp Sriracha Sauce, optional
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12 oz broccolini, also called broccoli rabe
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp green onions, sliced
Garnishes
- fresh basil, chopped or torn
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool running water. Set aside.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang paste, mirin, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add broccolini and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, tossing often, about 2 minutes or until stems are crisp-tender and leaves are wilted. Add soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring often, until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add noodles, green onions, and basil and toss gently to coat, about 1 minute.
- Divide noodles among bowls and top with sesame seeds and more basil.
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Hi! I’m Heather
I’m Heather, a recipe developer and content creator based in Vancouver, Washington. I started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006 because I believed weeknight dinners shouldn’t be boring and gourmet shouldn’t mean complicated. I’m also the co-founder of Spiceology, so safe to say I think about food for a living. Stick around for recipes that actually make it into your regular rotation.
Less than 30 minutes? This was a perfect weeknight dinner.