Ina Garten Sesame Noodles Recipe
Are you looking for a tasty meal? This Ina Garten Sesame Noodles Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin spaghetti noodles.
- 1 pound sugar snap peas.
- 1 cup vegetable oil.
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil.
- 6 tablespoons good soy sauce.
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter.
- 1/4 cup honey for sweetness.
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger.
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic.
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar.
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.
Instructions
Boil the Water
- Fill a large pot with water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil.
Cook the Pasta
- Add spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook for about 10 minutes. Follow the package directions. Do not overcook the noodles.
Blanch the Snap Peas
- Add snap peas to the pasta pot. Do this in the last minute. Let them cook very briefly. They should stay bright green.
Drain and Cool
- Pour everything into a colander. Rinse with cool water. This stops the cooking process. Drain the water very well.
Mix the Sauce Base
- Get a medium mixing bowl. Add the vegetable oil and ginger. Add the garlic and soy sauce. Whisk these ingredients together well.
Add the Creamy Parts
- Add the peanut butter to the bowl. Stir in the honey and vinegar. Add the toasted sesame oil too. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
Combine Everything
- Put the noodles in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the noodles. Add the snap peas in now. Toss everything together very gently.
Add the Finishing Touches
- Sprinkle parsley on the top. Add the toasted sesame seeds. Toss one last time. Make sure the sauce coats everything.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger. It tastes much better than powder.
- Do not overcook pasta. Firm noodles hold the sauce better.
- Toast your sesame seeds. It adds a deep, nutty flavor.
- Rinse noodles in cold water. This keeps them from sticking.
- Let it sit. The flavors get better after one hour.
- Add extra spice. Use more red pepper for heat.
- Check the peanut butter. Use smooth, creamy peanut butter.
- Use good soy sauce. It makes the flavor much richer.