There's something so utterly comforting about a big, steaming bowl of noodles. Easy to cook and with several varieties to choose from, they pair well with a host of ingredients so there's bound to be a dish to please everyone. From udon to vermicelli and noodle soups to stir-fries to and salads, we've rounded up our best noodle recipes, perfect for midweek meals.
Click or scroll through to discover the most delicious noodle dishes that everyone will love.
This recipe sees noodles, minced lamb and vegetables in a flavourful broth. The main star of the dish is the Sichuan chilli bean paste and peppercorns, which really pack a punch and combine perfectly with ginger, garlic and miso for a taste sensation.
This light and fresh meal of chicken, shredded carrots, spring onions and cucumber with wholewheat noodles makes a delicious dinner packed full of nutrients. Flavoured with garlic, ginger, crushed Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce, sesame oil and chilli along with crunchy peanut butter, it's a lip-smacking tasty dish.
Get the recipe for Sichuan 'Bang Bang' chicken with spicy peanut sauce here
Bowls of sesame seeds, crispy chilli oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, black vinegar, sesame oil, coriander and garlic chives are topped with cooked noodles and drenched in hot garlic and shallot oil in this simple yet satisfying dish. Mix everything together as you eat and add your favourite toppings if you wish.
This tasty dish combines an omelette with cavolo nero and spring onion with pork belly, peas, noodles and a buttery soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it makes a perfect family meal, which is flavoursome, filling and easy to make.
This clever recipe from Deliciously Ella sees noodles made from spiralised sweet potato mixed with mushrooms and spinach and smothered in a creamy satay sauce. To make the sauce, ingredients including crunchy peanut butter, almond milk, lime, chilli and honey are simply blended together and seasoned to taste. It's an easy dinner that's bound to become a favourite.
Get the recipe for sweet potato noodles with a creamy peanut satay sauce here
Learn this classic Japanese noodle dish and wheel it out when you want a satisfying, umami-rich dinner. This yakisoba is a speedy stir-fry of buckwheat noodles, pork and cabbage, but it's easy to add your own preferred toppings such as a fried egg on top.
This fusion dish is packed full of flavour and combines full English breakfast staples crispy bacon, fried eggs and mushrooms with Japanese-seasoned noodles. It may not be a combination that has ever occurred to you before but, trust us – once you've tried this, there's no going back.
A grown-up version of a student classic, this chicken pot noodle recipe sees shredded chicken, mushrooms, spring onion, mangetout, and noodles bursting with umami flavours. It's quick and easy to prepare and all you have to do when you're ready to eat is pour just-boiled water over to heat. It's perfect for lunch on the run.
Ready in less than half an hour, this warming broth full of spice is combined with rice noodles and thinly sliced beef. Finished with the tangy lime and heady coriander to cut through the rich soup, this is perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner without having to sacrifice on flavour.
When you just want a big bowl of comfort, pad Thai hits the spot and is a lot easier to make at home than you might think. A slight twist on the classic recipe, this dish incorporates fresh mint and coriander, and a sweet and salty sauce you'll want to eat by the spoonful.
A fresh and satisfying meal, this salmon noodle bowl is something that can be thrown together very quickly. Adapt the recipe with whatever vegetables you have lingering in the fridge. You could pickle carrot or cucumber instead of radish and add a pile of steamed broccoli or edamame.
A satisfying combination of crunchy strips of crispy chicken katsu and silky udon noodles, this recipe is full of flavour. The miso sauce combines nutty sesame seeds, salty soy and miso, plus a dash of mirin for a touch of acidity. It's a real crowd pleaser.
When you're craving comfort, there's nothing better than a warming bowl of noodle soup – and this prawn laksa is ready in just 15 minutes. There's a creamy coconut base which balances the heat from the chilli and red curry paste. If you want to add some veg to the soup, try popping in pak choi, chard, kale or spinach after you've added the stock and coconut milk.
This recipe uses chicken thighs, but you can substitute for breast or even leftover roast chicken. It has a delicious creamy, coconutty broth, while chilli, lemongrass and ginger add those moreish Thai flavours. You could swap the mangetout for pak choi and spring onions, depending on your preference.
Easy to pull together for lunch or dinner, this colourful salad is the perfect contrast of bold garlic and ginger, earthy buckwheat noodles and zingy dressing. To make the dish even more substantial, you can add marinated and baked tofu cubes or extra steamed vegetables.
Try this tasty chicken chow mein recipe from Chinese cooking maestro Ken Hom and you'll never order takeout again. Ready in 30 minutes, this easy dish features egg noodles, chicken, Parma ham, mangetout and spring onions, while soy sauce and Shaoxing rice wine combine in the irresistible sauce.
A ramen recipe is a great one to have in your repertoire, it's speedy to make and you can add whatever veg is lingering in the fridge to it. You can buy miso ramen noodles, but you could also add miso paste to the cooking water if you're using plain noodles. With a touch of chilli and sesame seeds, it's a filling, nourishing dish.
A fiery and aromatic dish, dan dan noodles don't tend to take long as it is, but this recipe manages to pack that epic flavour punch within a fraction of the time and ingredients. Frying the sausage and five-spice until crisp is a cheat’s way of emulating the traditional Sichuan peppercorn-spiced pork.
The star of this simple recipe is the irresistible four-ingredient satay dressing. If you've never tried straight-to-wok noodles, give them a go – they're a massive time-saver in the kitchen and they cut down on the washing up. This healthy vegan recipe is quick and easy to make and perfect for a veggie-packed mid-week meal.
This Burmese dish ohn no khauk swe is lightly spiced, rich with coconut and sure to blow away any cobwebs on a chilly evening. You can make the chicken curry in advance then, when ready to eat, serve with crispy fried noodles, hard-boiled eggs, chilli flakes and coriander.
This light, savoury ramen allows the cod to be the star of the show by pairing it with green vegetables and noodles. Inspired by the classic miso black cod, the marinade is packed with delicious umami flavour perfect for a satisfying dinner.
A popular Vietnamese dish, these rice noodle bowls, or bún, are great for when you need a satisfying and delicious meal quickly. The dipping sauce will keep for up to two weeks, when refrigerated, so make a bigger batch to have on hand. Then simply boil noodles, and pull together any veg – think crispy lettuce, radishes, cucumber, carrots – and protein.
A traditional Japanese recipe dedicated to the popular autumnal pastime of moon viewing, this egg and noodle bowl is full of goodness. The just-cooked egg yolk covers the thick and chewy noodles in a luscious sauce of shiitake, mirin and soy. Finished with a pinch of shichimi-togarashi, a Japanese spice mix, this recipe is a real treat to make and eat.
Bursting with Thai flavours, this aromatic broth features ginger, lemongrass, lime leaves and chilli. The recipe is vegetarian and contains tofu, which you could happily substitute with chicken or prawns for meat and fish eaters. The coconut milk adds a rich creaminess, and we love the final topping of Thai basil and coriander to add freshness.
This Sichuan mushroom chow mein is simple to make and packs a flavour punch. Better (and quicker) than any chow mein you could get delivered; this veggie version is ready in just 10 minutes. If you want to make it meaty, throw in some cooked chicken strips when the dish is nearly ready.
Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup, is laden with fragrant spices – star anise, five spice, black peppercorns, cinnamon, coriander – as well as garlic, ginger and fish sauce. Meat, rice noodles, spring onions, coriander, mint and lime juice all work in harmony to create what has to be one of the tastiest and most wholesome meals of all time.
With flavours of sesame, soy, ginger, chilli and garlic, everyone will love this dish. Topped with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and crunchy peanuts, and served with noodles, it's a delicious midweek meal which is packed with health benefits.
A traditional Malaysian dish, laksa is a speedy, sweet-and-sour coconut noodle soup that's perfect for when you're craving something spicy. This is made with cooked turkey, but you could also use leftover roast chicken.
Summer rolls are healthier than deep-fried spring rolls, perfect for a light snack and, best of all, very easy to make at home. Traditionally made with noodles, vegetables and shredded pork or prawns, this recipe's rolls are veggie but feel free to experiment with your fillings. Don't forget a dipping sauce on the side too.
Get the recipe for summer rolls here
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Last updated by Dominique Ayling.