Sesame-Ginger Fusion Pasta: Spicy Korean Delight 🍜🌶️

Pasta with Korean Sesame Sauce

🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 15 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the fusion of Italian and Korean cuisines with this tantalizing Pasta with Korean Sesame Sauce recipe. Savor the delicate angel hair pasta coated in a savory, spicy sesame sauce, garnished with fresh cucumbers. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, it’s a dish you’ll crave time and time again!

Ingredients:

10 oz angel hair pasta
1 tbsp white vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tsp gingerroot, grated
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions:

Cook Pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
Prepare Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, combine sesame oil, white vinegar, soy sauce, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated gingerroot, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Toast Sesame Seeds: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds to the skillet and cook, shaking it occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the seeds are toasted and golden brown. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Return the skillet to medium heat and add the cooked pasta along with the prepared sauce. Toss the pasta in the sauce until it is evenly coated, ensuring every strand is infused with the delicious flavors.
Garnish and Serve: Once the pasta is coated in the sauce, garnish it with thinly sliced cucumbers for a refreshing crunch. Transfer the pasta to serving plates and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top for added texture and flavor.
Enjoy: Serve this delectable Pasta with Korean Sesame Sauce immediately, and savor the delightful blend of Italian pasta and Korean flavors. Whether you’re enjoying it as a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a dinner party, this dish is sure to be a hit!

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 323.3
Fat: 4.6g
Saturated Fat: 0.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 509.7mg
Carbohydrates: 58.9g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3.9g
Protein: 11g

Tips:

For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
Make it a complete meal by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the pasta.

Tags:

Spicy, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Korean Cuisine, Pasta Recipe, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Friendly