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Asian Pasta

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"This is a great summertime - or anytime - vegetarian side dish." — Ashley

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 (8 ounce) package thin spaghetti
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 dash soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

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Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Place pasta in a large bowl, and toss with the sesame oil, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Add the red bell pepper and cilantro and toss again until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Serve chilled.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

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Pretty good, with a few changes to add flavor. I added 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp of sugar, and about 1/4 cup of rice vinegar. I also doubled the amount of cayenne pepper in total, substituted scallions for cilantro. Next time I may add some ginger, too. Goes great accompanied with a hot stir fry.

—LitleLisa1

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 04, 2003

Sorry didn't care for this at all and will never make again. It was spicy but that is all. The flavors never seemed to meld together even overnight.

—JDVMD

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25 Ratings

Sep 11, 2003

We have this at least once a month. It's so easy to play around with...adding as you please. I always add in stir-fried chicken and what ever veggies I have stir-fried along side like cabbage and cauliflower. Just toss it all together and season. I usually toss the noodles with garlic oil (garlic crushed with a motar and pestel and fried in oil till golden) before I add other ingredients. My hubby is not a fan of sesame oil, so I leave that out. Use your imagination with this. Thanks Ashley.

—JOSIE

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Aug 18, 2007

This did start out as a bland pasta dish. I added feta cheese and it perked up and was great! Definately will be on my favorite list.

—Dee

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Jul 18, 2007

We liked this in our house. I used short curly noodles instead of speghetti and it was much easier to eat.

—Tina M.

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Jun 09, 2009

The dish is very simple and tasty, and can be customized with anything you have on-hand for variety. I used the above recipe, and added a little extra soy sauce, some halved grape tomatoes, and some sliced green onions, and I squeezed in a lime for a little extra flavor.

—ShannonD

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Mar 22, 2006

A little bland. I used rice noodles instead of spaghetti to make it a little more authentic asian, and tried adding more cayenne pepper to add more flavor, but it just made my mouth burn without adding any flavor.

—Amanda Morris

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Jun 20, 2006

I found it to be quite bland. I added a few extra dashes of soy sauce than what it said in the recipe and it was still tasteless.

—lperejma

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Nutrition

Calories
281 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
44.3 g
14%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
7.8 g
12%

Fiber
2.8 g
11%

Protein
7.9 g
16%

Sodium
25 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Asian Pasta

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 281
Calories from Fat: 71

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.8g 12 %
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 25mg 1 %
Potassium 266mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.3g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11 %
Protein 7.9g 16 %
Sugars 2.8g
Vitamin A 39 %
Vitamin C 70 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 22 %
Thiamin 61 %
Niacin 48 %
Vitamin B6 12 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 86 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.