Spicy Thai Pasta Salad

4h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook 12 ounces of bow-tie pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2Meanwhile, heat a third cup of sesame oil in a saucepan.
  3. 3Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil.
  4. 4Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes.
  5. 5Stir in a quarter cup of honey.
  6. 6Add a quarter cup of soy sauce.
  7. 7Add half a teaspoon of salt.
  8. 8Drain your pasta well and then transfer it to either a large mixing bowl or a large serving bowl.
  9. 9Drizzle the oil mixture over the cooked pasta while it's still warm.
  10. 10Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it refrigerate for at least four hours if not overnight.
  11. 11When you're ready to serve, slice some green onions; you'll need about half a cup.
  12. 12Roughly chop some fresh cilantro; you'll also need about half a cup.
  13. 13Add half a cup of honey roasted peanuts into the bowl along with your green onions and cilantro.
  14. 14Give it all a stir to combine.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces bow-tie pasta
  • 0.33 cup sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup green onions
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 cup honey roasted peanuts

Equipment

potsaucepanspatulacolanderlarge mixing bowlplastic wrapcutting boardknifemeasuring cup