It’s National Noodle Month, which means it’s time to settle one of the greatest carb debates:
Are noodles and pasta the same thing?
Spoiler: They’re not. But they do have one thing in common — they both taste better with a drizzle of garlic chili oil.
Noodles vs. Pasta: Quick & Spicy Breakdown
| Noodles | Pasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Where They Started | Asia | Italy |
| Flour of Choice | Wheat, rice, buckwheat | Durum wheat |
| Texture Vibe | Softer, chewier | Firmer, with a bite |
| Shape Game | Freeform — thick, thin, flat, curly | Set shapes — spaghetti, penne, rigatoni |
| How They Roll | Boiled, stir-fried, served cold, etc. | Almost always boiled |
| Sauce BFFs | Soy, sesame, broth, chili oil | Tomato, cream, olive oil |
So…Why Does Zindrew Care?
Because whether you’re twirling pasta or slurping noodles, one thing’s for sure —
sauce tastes better with garlic chili oil.
- Cold sesame peanut noodles? Needs Zindrew.
- Spicy garlic spaghetti? Needs Zindrew.
- Late-night bowl of "whatever’s in the fridge" noodles? You get it.
5 Recipes We've Crafted For You To Try!
In the Zindrew test kitchen we've made many delicious dishes. Some noodles, some pasta, some not, but one thing remains the same - the Zindrew kick. We aren't just adding Zindrew willy nilly to the dish. It's calculated to bring out even more flavor, so that you're left in awe and wanting more!. Here are some of our favorites (with 2 noodle/pasta dishes!):
Zindrew Crunchy Garlic Peanut Noodles
Chewy noodles, with a velvety, garlicky and peanuty sauce. Topped off with some green onion!
Zindrew Ricotta Pasta
The Zindrew and ricotta play beautifully in this dish. We used X-Batch and took it to another level.
Zindrew Sticky Pork Belly Bites
Crispy edges, sweet glaze, and just the right kick of heat. Perfect for dinner or a late-night snack.
Zindrew Spicy Garlic Tofu Satay
If you think tofu’s boring, this recipe will change your mind.
Zindrew Shredded Sweet & Spicy Spam
Savory, sweet, spicy — over rice, this hits every comfort food craving.
Celebrate National Noodle Month with a Spicy Upgrade
Grab a jar. Boil some water. Start your noodle (or pasta) celebration now.