Sesame Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Sesame Pasta recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors in just 25 minutes. Tender spaghetti is perfectly coated in a savory sesame sauce made with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. Aromatic garlic and ginger are sautéed to perfection, infusing the dish with warmth, while crushed red pepper flakes add a hint of spice. Finished with crunchy toasted sesame seeds and a sprinkle of fresh green onions, this meal strikes the ideal balance of umami, heat, and texture. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing side or light main dish. Perfect for busy nights, potlucks, or meal prepping, this sesame pasta is simplicity at its most delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sesame sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it in the garlic and ginger mixture.
Pour the sesame sauce over the pasta and toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
Chop the green onions and sprinkle them over the pasta along with the toasted sesame seeds. Toss again to combine.
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your delicious sesame pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.3 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3235 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 425 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
