Post by marlaoh on Aug 30, 2004 8:14:15 GMT -6
Fresh Herb Pasta with Spicy Dressing
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 15 min.
3/4 lb. penne pasta, or other tubed pasta
1-1/4 carrots, cut into thin sticks
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/3 cup fresh coriander, chopped
1/3 cup bean sprouts
1-3/4 Tbs. oil
2-3/4 Tbs. olive oil
3/4 tsp. sesame oil
2-3/4 Tbs. lime juice
1-3/4 Tbs. light soy sauce
1/4 tsp. sugar
1-1/4 tsp. sambal oelek, or hot chili sauce
1-1/4 tsp. oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1-3/4 Tbs. unsalted cashews, chopped
Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain. Combine pasta, carrots and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Combine next 7 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Add dressing to salad in bowl and toss well. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned and crisp. Serve salad sprinkled with garlic and nuts.
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 15 min.
3/4 lb. penne pasta, or other tubed pasta
1-1/4 carrots, cut into thin sticks
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/3 cup fresh coriander, chopped
1/3 cup bean sprouts
1-3/4 Tbs. oil
2-3/4 Tbs. olive oil
3/4 tsp. sesame oil
2-3/4 Tbs. lime juice
1-3/4 Tbs. light soy sauce
1/4 tsp. sugar
1-1/4 tsp. sambal oelek, or hot chili sauce
1-1/4 tsp. oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1-3/4 Tbs. unsalted cashews, chopped
Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain. Combine pasta, carrots and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Combine next 7 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Add dressing to salad in bowl and toss well. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned and crisp. Serve salad sprinkled with garlic and nuts.