If you have been around here for a while, this recipe might look very familiar to you. The Easy Spaghetti Pad Thai has been a hit for years now. But, over these years, I’ve made some tweaks and changed things up. I have been making it for meal-prepped lunches, so I thought I should share this with you all as well.
What changes did I make?! I added more protein and doubled the sauce. We have to think enough during our busy days. Let’s make lunch one thing we don’t have to think about. These small changes perfectly balance this meal to meet your nutrition needs in one bowl. It has the carbs, protein, fat, and color you need to be confident you are crushing your nutrition mid-day.
This meal-prep recipe is also very customizable. You can choose your choice of pasta, swap different veggies, add your preferred protein source, and even use a different nut butter if needed. You are taking the time to make this recipe, so make it your own so that you will enjoy it all week long.
This recipe was created as part of the Run Your Way Cooking Classes, sponsored by New Balance. If you want to view the cooking class where we make this meal for tips and tricks and help ensure yours comes out just right, click here to watch.
Spaghetti Pad Thai Meal Prep
Ingredients
- 12 oz whole wheat pasta (or pasta of choice) cooked & cooled
- 1 cup edamame shelled & chopped
- 1 cup carrots shredded or matchstick
- 2 red, yellow or orange bell peppers diced
- ½ cup peanuts chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- 16 oz cooked protein shrimp, chicken, salmon or tofu
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sriracha
- ¼ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, minus the sauce in a bowl.
- Mix together sauce ingredients in a sealed jar. Shake to combine.
- Pour over the pasta + other ingredients. Stir well.
- Portion into 5 containers. Store in the refrigerator for 5 days.