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21 Noodle Bowls You Can Happily Slurp for Dinner Tonight

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Say goodbye to takeout when you can make your own noodle bowls. Your next Asian food night in will never be the same thanks to these noodle bowl recipes including classic sesame chicken, reinvented ramen, pad Thai, and trendy pho.

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Soba Noodle Bowl

Soba Noodle Bowl
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Nope, Asian noodle soup doesn't need to simmer all day for that slow-cooked taste. Get the same mouthwatering results in 40 minutes when you stir in speedy flavor boosters like white miso paste and soy sauce. For extra flavor, start with chicken stock instead of water. 

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Korean-Style Steak and Noodles with Kimchi

Korean-Style Steak and Noodles with Kimchi
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This Asian noodle bowl is packed with so many goodies, you'll be scooping up something different with every bite. Aside from rice noodles and spiced flank steak, we also added shiitake mushrooms, carrots, green onions, fresh spinach, and kimchi. If that's not enough flavor for you, add a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a drizzle of sriracha before digging in.

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Sesame-Shrimp Noodle Bowl

Sesame-Shrimp Noodle Bowl
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We want to dive fork-first into this colorful Asian noodle bowl! Shredded red cabbage, cooked shrimp, and fresh sprigs of cilantro all work together to make this bowl look so enticing. And while it doesn't stand out quite as much, there's also cubes of tofu mixed in to bring the protein in this noodle bowl up to a whopping 33 grams per serving.

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Pork and Pumpkin Noodle Bowl

Sage-Fried Pork and Pumpkin Noodle Bowl
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Pumpkin isn't just for pie and lattes. This fall-flavor noodle bowl puts the squash to spectacular use in a garlicky pork topper. You will wonder why you never used pumpkin in this savory format eons ago.

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Instant Pot Pho

Instant Pot Pho
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Grab your Instant Pot for this noodle bowl recipe! Making a delicious pho is all about the broth, and your pressure cooker can speed the process up to create a delicious brisket and beef bone broth. Once the broth is done, the rest is up to you—serve it over rice noodles with your favorite fresh veggie toppers and, if you want, add a few slices of sirloin steak for more flavor and protein.

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Shrimp and Broccoli Noodle Bowl

Shrimp and Broccoli Noodle Bowl
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There's no pairing like shrimp and noodles, and we're not talking scampi. This easy noodle bowl recipe brings the two together in layered fashion with snow peas, raisins, and a splash of OJ.

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Seared Scallops with Noodle Salad

Seared Scallops with Noodle Salad and chopsticks
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If you want dinner fast, make this noodle bowl topped with seared scallops. Scallops cook in just a couple of minutes and are a delicious way to add protein to your meal. Plus, they're light enough that you won't feel overly full after finishing the entire bowl with noodles, cucumbers, and spinach.

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Butternut Squash and Mushroom Noodle Bowl

Butternut Squash & Mushroom Noodle Bowl, squash, mushrooms
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Hearty vegetables, mushrooms, and butternut squash sub for meat in this well-balanced vegetarian noodle bowl recipe. Don't skimp on the sauce; it's where the (spicy) magic happens.

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Fast Pho

Fast Pho
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This easy-to-make chicken noodle bowl is so good! Start with Asian staples like banh pho and star anise, then customize with fun stir-ins: jalapeños, mint, and cinnamon.

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Thai Rice Noodles and Grilled Steak Salad

Thai Rice Noodle & Grilled Steak Salad
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To cut down on cost and ingredients required, the same building blocks star in the steak marinade and the dressing in this tasty noodle bowl packed with 28 grams of protein. Top with plenty of basil and mint for a fresh finish.

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20-Minute Ramen Noodle Bowls

20-Minute Ramen Noodle Bowls
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We came up with eight different ramen noodle bowl combinations for you to choose from, but the best part is that each one only takes 20 minutes. The base ingredients are the same—start with broth, noodles, veggies, and peanut sauce—but we'll leave the rest up to you. Sweet and sour chicken, ginger shrimp, and Mexican-inspired ramen are just a few of the combos this ramen recipe has to offer.

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Chicken Meatball Noodle Bowl

Chicken Meatball Noodle Bowl
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Offer the comfort of homemade chicken meatballs at your next dinner party with this noddle bowl recipe. Packed with cilantro and ginger, these four-ingredient bites will have your guests mmm-ing their way through the meal.

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Asian Beef and Noodle Bowl

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DIY bone broth: aka the best thing that ever happened to your noodle bowl. Bubbling with ginger and garlic, it's the perfect base for a mouthwatering meal in a bowl. You'll actually look forward to eating piles of veggies when they are in rich beef broth full of tender steak and slurpable noodles.

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Sesame-Soy Noodle Bowl with Shrimp

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Customize this rice noodle bowl by adding a little or a lot of wasabi powder to the easy homemade dressing. Combined with the pasta, veggies, and shrimp, it makes for one incredible takeout-fakeout meal.

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Southwestern Noodle Bowl

Southwestern Noodle Bowl
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Feeling fresh? Top each serving of this under-300-calorie noodle bowl with homemade pico de gallo. It adds bright flavor to the hearty noodle bowl.

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Sesame Chicken and Noodle Bowl

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What's better than takeout sesame chicken and lo mein? This homemade noodle bowl! Honey and toasted sesame oil give it that sweet glaze you crave.

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Soba Noodles with Spring Vegetables

Soba Noodles with Spring Vegetables
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Soba noodles, daikon, and bok choy. Yep, this noodle bowl is Asian perfection. Sprinkle with green onions for an authentic finish and punch of flavor.

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Gluten-Free Asian Beef and Noodle Bowl

Gluten Free Asian Beef and Noodle Bowl
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Water chestnuts and sugar snap pea pods give this gluten-free noodle bowl its signature crunch. The serrano chile pepper makes it hotter than sriracha for you spice-lovers out there.

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Confetti Chicken Big Bowl

Confetti Chicken Big Bowl
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The good news: This chicken ramen recipe layers on the flavor with ingredients like red curry paste, cumin, ginger, and garlic. The great news: It all comes together in one pot!

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Coconut-Curry Noodle Bowl

Coconut-Curry Noodle Bowl
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Ramen isn't just for college kids. Use the packaged noodles plus a can of unsweetened coconut milk for a noodle bowl so (deliciously) easy, you'll wish you'd thought of it years ago.

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Chicken Pad Thai

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Pad Thai is hitting menus all over, for good reason. It's got everything you crave in an Asian noodle bowl and can be made tofu-style for a vegetarian entrée.

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    1 of 21 Soba Noodle Bowl
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    6 of 21 Shrimp and Broccoli Noodle Bowl
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    8 of 21 Butternut Squash and Mushroom Noodle Bowl
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    10 of 21 Thai Rice Noodles and Grilled Steak Salad
    11 of 21 20-Minute Ramen Noodle Bowls
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    14 of 21 Sesame-Soy Noodle Bowl with Shrimp
    15 of 21 Southwestern Noodle Bowl
    16 of 21 Sesame Chicken and Noodle Bowl
    17 of 21 Soba Noodles with Spring Vegetables
    18 of 21 Gluten-Free Asian Beef and Noodle Bowl
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    20 of 21 Coconut-Curry Noodle Bowl
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