Weeknight Noodle Bowl Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 3 quarts of vegetable stock or chicken broth to a boil in a soup pot. In a separate pot, cook linguini according to package directions and drain.
• Add chicken to boiling broth. Poach chicken 5 minutes in broth. Ladle soup into 4 deep bowls, equally distributing broth and chicken. Divide veggies into 4 equal amounts and place in the bowls. Divide cooked fresh pasta into 4 equal amounts and place into the bowls. Cover bowls and allow to steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Gently incorporate noodles up from the bottom of each bowl and serve. SLURP away! It is customary to slurp as you eat, using oversized spoons to drag the noodles up to your mouth. You might need a bib, but you will have fun! Noodle bowls may be garnished with cilantro and or chives for an extra herby zing.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a separate pot; add chicken, onion soup mix, chile-garlic sauce, garlic, and ginger and mix well. Add broccoli and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Divide spaghetti into 4 bowls. Ladle soup over spaghetti.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cook egg noodles and frozen vegetables according to directions on noodle bag.
• In medium bowl, combine the two soups, chicken, onion flakes, garlic powder, and thyme. Add salt and pepper to your liking. Mix well.
• When noodles and vegetables are done cooking, drain well and return to pot. Mix margarine into noodles.
• Add soup mixture to pot with noodles. Mix well and pour into 2 quart round casserole.
• Sprinkle with the fried onions. Put in oven, and bake for 20 minutes, or until fried onions turn golden.
• {For a lower-fat meal, omit margarine and use low-fat soups.}
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, snow peas, carrot, and green onions. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more.
• Stir together soy sauce, sugar, and cayenne in a small bowl; pour into skillet. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.