Get ready for some sensational slurping because October 6^th is National Noodle Day! If there’s a food more versatile than noodles, we don’t know what it is. There’s a type of noodles for everyone – regular noodles, gluten-free noodles, high-protein noodles, grain-free noodles, rice noodles, bean noodles, vegetable noodles – there are oodles of noodles! There are also an endless number of ways to cook with noodles. They can be boiled, fried, put into soups, salads, or covered with a delicious, flavorful sauce.

How much do we love noodles? Let us count the ways! Take a look at these 21 Pasta Dishes that are Dairy-Free and Delicious, these Amazing Vegan Noodle Dishes, 20 Sensational Slurpable Noodle Dishes, 10 Fresh Veggie Noodle Dishes for Spring, and 15 Veggie Noodle Dishes You’ll Love. Then keep counting because we have 20 more noodle dishes that will have you happily slurping and smiling. That’s our kind of multi-tasking!

1. Creamy Sweet Potato Noodles With Ginger Tempeh

This colorful and veggie-centric bowl of Creamy Sweet Potato Noodles With Ginger Tempeh is the perfect, healthy comfort food! Sweet potatoes are spiralized into tender, vibrant noodles then tossed in a creamy, savory sauce made from coconut milk, soy sauce, and Sriracha and finally served with a side of crispy kale and garlic-ginger tempeh.

2. Shyoyo Ramen

Have you ever had a fantastic bowl of ramen? When it comes to this awesome bowl of noodles, there are three kinds: shio ramen which is seasoned with salt, miso ramen which is seasoned with miso, and shyoyo ramen, which is seasoned with tamari, shoyu, or soy sauce. This Shyoyo Ramen with tofu and veggie sausages is a must-make for any ramen fan.

3. Sesame Soy Tofu Noodle Bowl

Transforming tofu from bland to amazing is all about flavoring – and this Sesame Soy Tofu Noodle Bowl has succeeded! Tofu is marinated in a sauce made of tahini, lime, soy and hot sauce, and then tossed with vermicelli noodles. Along with some roasted peppers and sautéed red onions, this dish is full of delicious flavor combinations.

4. Japchae: Korean Sweet Potato Noodles With Tofu

Japchae is a Korean dish made up of stir-fried sweet potato noodles in soy sauce and sesame oil. In this Japchae recipe, sweet potato noodles are cooked with zucchini, carrots, other vegetables, and mushrooms in a splash of soy or tamari for umami flavor. This is a quick dish and the vegetables are easily rotated based on what you have available in your refrigerator.

5. Grilled Pineapple and Vegetables Rice Noodle Bowl

Made with grilled pineapple, zucchini, and red peppers then quickly stir-fried with mushrooms, edamame, rice noodles, and a sweet-spicy sauce, this Grilled Pineapple and Vegetables Rice Noodle Bowl is a quick and utterly delicious dinner. The combination of grilling and sautéeing brings out the best in each of the vegetables, while the sauce is easily customized to your level of desired spiciness or sweetness. Those caramelized bits of pineapple, combined with the spice in the sauce knock this dish out of the ballpark.