Mediterranean pasta with chicken, bacon, artichoke hearts, olives, and rosemary in tomato sauce over vermicelli. Crumbled feta on top. Weeknight dinner classic.
Cincinnati 5-way chili: cinnamon and allspice-spiced beef chili ladled over vermicelli, then crowned with beans, onions, and cheddar. Greek-influenced Midwestern original.
Fresh no-cook mango spring rolls wrapped in rice paper with vermicelli, basil, mint, bean sprouts, and shredded carrots. Light, vibrant Thai-inspired rolls with spicy vinaigrette for dipping.
This salad is subtle and very refreshing. There are a variety of textures-chewy cold noodles (bean thread noodles, some call them cellophane noodles 'cause when you boil them they become clear), crunchy sesame seeds, and crunchy cucumber slices. Sugar salt, and vinegar combine harmoniously, each understated but very much present.
Vermicelli tossed in a chunky ground beef and plum tomato sauce with fresh basil, finished with crumbled feta cheese. A Greek-Italian mashup that's on the table in 40 minutes.
Indian sago and vermicelli kheer with golden raisins and cardamom simmered in milk. A creamy, fragrant pudding dessert served hot or chilled.
Old-fashioned chicken spaghetti casserole made from scratch with a whole stewing hen, creamy mushroom roux, hard-boiled eggs, and melted cheddar. Makes two casseroles so you can freeze one for later.
Sewian is a classic Indian vermicelli dessert fried golden in ghee, then slow-simmered in milk with sugar and rose water. Topped with slivered almonds and pistachios for a fragrant, creamy sweet.
Indian kheer vermicelli pudding made with butter-toasted noodles, simmered milk, raisins, slivered almonds, and a finishing cream pour. A classic South Asian dessert served chilled.
Hot vermicelli tossed with a raw egg, sun-dried tomato, Parmesan, and lemon sauce that cooks on contact. A carbonara-style no-cook pasta ready in 30 minutes flat.
Easy spaghetti tosses al dente noodles with a quick onion-garlic-tomato sauce simmered in a single skillet. Pantry weeknight pasta in 35 minutes, no jar required.
Don's Turkey Mystery: a one-skillet dish with leftover turkey, soy sauce, stewed tomatoes, raisins, and pineapple over vermicelli. Sweet, savory, and ready in 30 minutes.
Stir-Fried Shrimp & Vegetables with Crisp Noodle recipe
Sesame rice noodles toss soaked vermicelli with sesame oil, chile oil, bean sprouts, scallions, and cilantro. Light, fragrant Chinese-style noodles ready in 20 minutes, served hot or chilled.
Thai-style hot and sour vermicelli salad (yam wun sen) with mushrooms, garlic oil, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Vegetarian, light, and packed with texture.
Vermicelli tossed with toasted walnuts, garlic-infused olive oil, pecorino cheese, and fresh parsley. A rustic Italian pantry pasta that comes together while the water boils.