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by Traci · Published: 11/04/2017 · Updated: 01/29/2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Edamame Pasta with Cremini Mushrooms

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4.69 from 19 votes
20 minutes

Asian-inspired Edamame Pasta recipe made with edamame spaghetti, sliced Cremini mushrooms, and toasted walnuts. Edamame noodles are naturally high in fiber and protein.

edamame pasta with mushrooms and walnuts on white plate

Costco edamame spaghetti is a very unique ingredient. If you've ever prepared the noodles, you know how fragile they are compared to classic spaghetti noodles. This makes them a little tricky to work with. I've tried them with spaghetti sauce and I didn't love them at all. So I came up with this Asian inspired edamame pasta recipe. It's a close favorite to my Thai Zucchini Noodles and Veggie Lo Mein.

Table of Contents hide
1) What is edamame pasta?
2) Ingredient notes
3) How long do you cook edamame?
4) Recipe tips
5) Asian noodle recipes we love
6) Edamame Pasta with Creminin Mushrooms

What is edamame pasta?

Edamame noodles are made with one ingredient...edamame beans. This makes edamame spaghetti the perfect pasta noodle when cooking for restricted diets like gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian.

box of edamame spaghetti

Ingredient notes

Recipe amounts are included in the printable Edamame Spaghetti recipe below.

  • edamame spaghetti - available by various brands
  • sesame oil - or preferred oil
  • crimini mushrooms - or other mushroom variety
  • walnuts - plain walnuts are perfect for this recipe
  • soy sauce - or tamari
  • black pepper - as needed to season

How long do you cook edamame?

Edamame spaghetti is very fragile and breaks apart easily. You can cook it using a classic stove boiled method. You'll see that the package instructions call for about half the time used when cooking traditional pasta, so about 4 minutes. In other words, it cooks very quickly.

edamame pasta with mushrooms and walnuts on white plate

Recipe tips

  • Don't expect edamame noodles to cook like regular pasta. Just allow them to be fragile and expect that they'll fall apart a little during the cooking process.
  • It's very easy to overcook edamame spaghetti because they only require about 4 minutes to fully cook.
  • Be very gentle when handling cooked edamame noodles to prevent breaking them.

Asian noodle recipes we love

  • Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles
  • Sesame Kale Noodles
  • Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles
edamame pasta with cremini mushrooms piled on a plate

Edamame Pasta with Creminin Mushrooms

Asian-inspired Edamame Pasta recipe made with edamame spaghetti, sliced mushrooms, and toasted walnuts. Edamame noodles are naturally high in fiber and protein.
4.69 from 19 votes
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 2 ounces Edamame Spaghetti
  • Water, to boil noodles
  • ½ cup Walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil, or preferred oil
  • ½ pound Cremini Mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce, or tamari
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook EDAMAME PASTA according to package instructions.
  • Rinse with cool water and set aside to drain.
  • Heat skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add WALNUTS and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring continuously. Transfer walnuts out of the skillet and set aside.
  • Add SESAME OIL to the skillet and heat until shimmering.
  • Add MUSHROOMS to the skillet and and sauté until slightly tender, stirring as needed.
  • Add cooked edamame noodles to the skillet and heat until warm, tossing gently as needed.
  • Season with SOY SAUCE and BLACK PEPPER. Add toasted walnuts to the entree and serve warm.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • 4-quart soup pot
  • colander
  • large nonstick skillet or wok

NUTRITION

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

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  1. Ruta says

    April 30, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    Very good! Originally tried making edamame pasta with red sauce, and was extremely disappointed. Couldn’t even salvage it. The ingredients in this recipe go perfectly together and complement each other. Very yummy! The nice value bag from Costco will not go to waste!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      May 01, 2021 at 6:36 am

      Awesome! Yep, I had the same experience the first time I made edamame pasta, and then dialed in this method. I'm so glad you enjoyed and thanks so much for the feedback 🙂

  2. Anu Garg says

    April 07, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    I haven't tried this recipe yet, Though I made a one pot pasta dish out of explore brand edemame spaghetti and it turned out quiet chewy, which I didn't enjoy much,
    Wondering if that is how the texture of edemame spaghetti is, however you make them? Hope that is not the case with this recipe?

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      April 07, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Yeahhhh, I cannot recommend edamame pasta for a one pot pasta since those usually use a no-strain method. Edamame pasta really needs to be strained and rinsed to stop it cooking any further once it's done cooking. Does that make sense?

  3. Geetha says

    February 28, 2021 at 9:19 am

    Hi. I was searching for recipes online and came upon your article. This is my take on cooking the pasta. I boiled a pot of water with some salt. Removed the pot from the stove top when the water came to boil, added the pasta(whole without breakking), closed the lid and tested it at 3 and 5 minutes. I felt it was best at 5 and dropped it into a strainer over the sink. Did not run cold water. It was good, held well on sauteing and did not break up. I may break it before cooking next time.Hope it helps

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      March 10, 2021 at 10:26 am

      Great! Thanks for the tips! It's a very delicate pasta, but delicious when it's served 🙂

  4. Regina says

    September 18, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    An excellent base recipe and thanks for the warnings! I followed the suggestions made here in the comments, to soak the edamame pasta rather than boil it. What a great call. I added olive oil, salt and a bit of soy sauce to the soaking liquid which took a bit of the aftertaste away - not all of it!

    I then drained the pasta and lightly sauteed it in sliced mushrooms, butter and olive oil and minced garlic, just until hot.

    I sprinkled freshly grated parmesan cheese over the top and freshly ground black pepper - it was surprisingly delicious.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      September 19, 2020 at 6:55 am

      Awesome, Regina! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Yeah, edamame pasta is definitely not your typical noodle. I like what you did to yours ... and thanks for the review!

  5. Terri says

    May 13, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    I tried these noodles with a peanut sauce - sticking with the Asian theme. It was really good.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      May 13, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      Oh interesting idea to use peanut sauce. Good call on the Asian theme...I hated them with traditional pasta sauce LOL

  6. Nance Hutch says

    May 11, 2020 at 10:52 am

    We love these in stir fry dishes too! Lots of veg and tofu or lean protein. I'm planning on doing them with pesto as well.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      May 11, 2020 at 11:06 am

      So glad to hear it! Thanks 🙂

  7. Kav says

    January 27, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you,that was a yummy recipe
    I did tried it with whole wheat penne pasta and came out so good.Even my 18 year old baby enjoyed it

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      January 28, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      Perfect! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks!

  8. Glen Mason says

    January 25, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    1 star
    Bought the same edamame noodles at Costco and searched online for a good recipe to try. Saw the good reviews on this so decided to try it, plus the ingredients were simple and a short list. I followed the ingredients & instructions to a T and unfortunately it had zero flavor. Only way I was able to add some flavor (without adding other ingredients) was by tripling the salt & pepper the recipe called for. And even then it still tasted meh. Giving this recipe one star because while I like to eat healthy, I also want my food to taste good.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      January 30, 2020 at 9:25 am

      Hi Glen, well, I've def never promoted this recipe as a "must-make". In fact, these noodles are...not very flavorful and can be difficult to work with. But, that was my intent of this post...hopefully that comes across. The recipe is one application and always customizable. You sure won't see me telling you to give it another go LOL...stick with the classics.

    • Martie says

      March 15, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      I just made a olive oil and mushroom sause and added a spoon of water based chopped garlic. Pepper and a little pinch of salt. A little light sprinkling of parmesan and it was perfect.

    • The Kitchen Girl says

      March 18, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      Awesome, Martie! Now I want some 🙂 Thanks for the ideas!

  9. Linda Brechbiel says

    October 23, 2019 at 11:35 am

    can i use pistachios instead of walnuts

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      October 23, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      Hi Linda, I've never tried it but it sure sounds delicious 🙂

  10. alyssa says

    May 28, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    oooooo perfectly simple and tasty 🙂 just made these and am enjoying now! thank you !!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      May 29, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks so much, Alyssa! Yes, I love these edamame noodles 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  11. Arlene Milgram says

    April 11, 2019 at 5:54 am

    If this calls for 2oz of pasta I can only assume than it is for a single serving. Am I correct?

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      April 11, 2019 at 6:53 am

      Hi Arlene, the total yield of the final dish is about 4 cups. So, if it's a main dish, yeah, we'd probably call that 1 serving in our house. I hope this answers your question 🙂

  12. Brooke says

    May 14, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    This is great, Traci! A high-protein vegan dish is just what I was looking for, and I think we have some of this edamame pasta laying around our house somewhere!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      May 14, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      Oh yay! Glad you found this one, Brooke! I forgot to mention this one to you. It's the only way I like eating these noodles, actually. Hope you like the recipe 🙂

  13. Msethna says

    February 19, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    I added capers some bell pepper and used portobello mushrooms diced.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks...I purposely kept this one simple so people could add their favorite things to it 🙂

  14. Jennifer Gleason says

    February 06, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    3 stars
    This recipe is a good "starting" point but, in and of itself, is boring. Sorry! No offense. I added a LOT more olive oil. I sauted separately broccoli rabe with garlic and cut it small enough to add to the dish. I also added about a tablespoon of champagne vinegar and parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. It was good. I also tried the tip to put the edamame noodles in room temperature water for an hour before and then run hot water over them.I liked that al dente quality of the noodles.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      February 06, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      Heyyy Jennifer, none taken. Not every recipe can be a home run with everyone. I think that right out of the gate, these noodles are a challenging flavor and texture, which is why I keep them super simple and allow people to embellish, just like you did. I mostly wanted my readers to know that they shouldn't try to sub these noodles into their conventional, red-sauce pasta entree (b/c I did that once...and ewwww LOL). Thanks for your feedback

  15. Amy Lynn Berteotti says

    December 20, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    So these noodles are a staple in our house. We never boil them though. We soak them in room temperature water for 1 hour and they stay together perfectly. You can them place warm sauce on them or simply run them under hot tap water for a few seconds. You can soak them longer I you like them softer than al dente.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 21, 2017 at 12:03 am

      Amy, that's such a great tip! I'm going to try that next time I have a box on hand. I always soak rice noodles, so yeah, I could see this working great. Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂

  16. Michelle says

    December 05, 2017 at 10:37 am

    I'll try this! I made the same mistake with the noodles and hated them. Maybe the mushrooms and walnuts will lend themselves better to the taste of the edamame which was HORRID with pasta sauce

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      December 05, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      Awesome Michelle! I totally hear you about the pasta sauce...that wasn't my thing either, which is why I came up with this concoction. I figured you can't go wrong with mushrooms and walnuts on any noodles, right? Hope it turns out to your liking! Cheers!

  17. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    November 04, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    I've never heard of edamame noodles. I can not wait to look for them as I'm always looking for fun and good alternatives to traditional pasta! Your recipe looks so delicious and simple and I can't wait to make it.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      November 04, 2017 at 7:31 pm

      So glad to hear it Elaine...and thank you! If you decide to make it and can't find the noodles in the store, I have them linked up to Amazon in the blog post. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

  18. Thanh | Eat, Little Bird says

    November 04, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    I've never heard of these noodles but I know that I would like them! I love noodles of all sorts - must look out for this the next time I'm at the Asian grocer.

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      November 07, 2017 at 6:49 am

      Yay Thanh, hope you find them...and love them! Thanks for stoppin by 🙂

  19. Mary says

    November 04, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    Now I wish I shopped at Costco, because I've never seen these but they're lovely and they sound delicious!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      November 04, 2017 at 7:27 pm

      Haha, well you can always order them on Amazon. I even have it all linked up in the blog post if you ever get in the mood to try the product. It's funny b/c so many people haven't heard of them, and they appear to only be at Costco from what people have said. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

  20. Lisa | Garlic + Zest says

    November 04, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds really different -- and the crunchy walnuts are a great textural contrast! Would love a bite!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      November 04, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks Lisa! Yeah, these edamame noodles really lend to a unique ingredient combination such as mushrooms and walnuts. 🙂

  21. Deanna says

    November 04, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    These simply look amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Traci Antonovich says

      November 04, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Deanna! I'm a pretty big fan myself 🙂

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