16 Noodle Bowl Recipes You Can Happily Slurp for Dinner Tonight (2024)

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Egg and Soba Noodle Bowl

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.

Korean-Style Steak and Noodles with Kimchi

This Asian noodle bowl recipe 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 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.

Sesame-Shrimp Noodle Bowl

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 are also cubes of tofu mixed in to bring the protein in this noodle bowl recipe up to a whopping 33 grams per serving.

Instant Pot Pho

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.

Shrimp and Broccoli Noodle Bowl

Shrimp and noodles are a classic duo, and we're not talking scampi. This easy noodle bowl recipe brings the two together in layered fashion with snow peas, broccoli slaw, raisins, and a splash of OJ.

Seared Scallops with Noodle Salad

If you want dinner fast, make this noodle bowl recipe topped with seared scallops. Scallops cook in just a few 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.

Butternut Squash and Mushroom Noodle Bowl

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.

Fast Pho

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

20-Minute Ramen Noodle Bowls

We came up with eight different ramen noodle bowl recipes 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.

Chicken Meatball Noodle Bowl

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

Beefy Noodle Broth Bowl

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 look forward to eating piles of veggies when they're in rich beef broth full of tender steak and slurpable noodles.

Southwestern Noodle Bowl

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.

Sesame Chicken and Noodles

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

Confetti Chicken Big Bowl

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!

Coconut-Curry Noodle Bowl

Ramen isn't just for college kids. Use the packaged noodles plus a can of unsweetened coconut milk for a noodle bowl recipe so (deliciously) easy, you'll wish you'd tried it sooner.

Chicken Pad Thai

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