ASIAN PASTA

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

Provided by Ashley

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package thin spaghetti
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 dash soy sauce
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g