One-Pot Cabbage & Noodles Stir-Fry
This One-Pot Cabbage & Noodles Stir-Fry is a quick, savory-sweet meal that combines tender shredded cabbage and carrots with perfectly saucy spaghetti—all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Garlicky, gingery, and topped with sesame seeds, it’s a comforting weeknight winner!
Ingredients
- ½ green cabbage shredded
- 2 carrots shredded
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 oz spaghetti 1 lb box
- 3½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil. Add cabbage and carrots. Sauté 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, ginger, and garlic powder.
- Add spaghetti (break if needed) and water.
- Cook uncovered 15–18 minutes. Stir more frequently as noodles soften.
- Once noodles are tender, remove from heat and mix in sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately with extra sesame seeds or green onion if desired.
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Notes
- Noodle Swap: Use linguine or even ramen noodles—adjust cooking time as needed.
- Veg Variations: Stir in snap peas or bell pepper for extra color and crunch.
- Make-Ahead: Prep the sauce and shred the veggies up to a day ahead; store covered in the fridge and cook on demand.