Sesame-Brown Butter Udon Noodles - Time & Direction Wines

Ingredients

• Salt
• 14 to 16 ounces udon, preferably thick fresh, frozen or shelf-stable noodles
• 1 pound baby spinach or coarsely chopped or torn mature spinach
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for serving
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, plus more as needed
• Pinch of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, plus more for serving.