ASIAN WARM PASTA & VEGETABLE SALAD

ASIAN WARM PASTA & VEGETABLE SALAD image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Pound Pasta, small pasta shapes like Bowties
3 Tablespoons Canola Oil
2 Tablespoons Chopped Garlic
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Ginger
1 Cup Grape Tomatoes, cut in half
1 Bunch Bok Choy, sliced in 1" pieces, (about 2 cups)
3 Large Carrots, peeled and diced
2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce, or more if needed
1/4 Cup Thai Basil, chopped fine
To Serve:
1/2 Cup Italian Parsley, chopped fine
3 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Steps:

1. Cook the pasta and set aside. 2. In a large skillet or wok on high heat, heat the canola oil. Add the chopped garlic and ginger and stir fry just until fragrant; about 30 seconds. 3. Add the next 6 ingredients and stir fry for about 5 minutes. 4. Add the reserved cooked pasta and toss with the vegetables. Add more soy sauce if too dry. 5. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large serving bowl; serve warm or room temperature. 6. JUST BEFORE SERVING: Toss with Italian parsley, toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil and lemon zest. Add salt and pepper to taste.