Description
This spicy Thai Pasta (vegan) is creamy, nutty, and packed with Asian-inspired flavors. Best of all? It can be made in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
12-ounce pasta of choice
3/4 -1 cup reserved pasta water
2 heaped tablespoons sesame seed oil
2-3 spring onions, finely chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed
3/4 cup runny peanut butter
3/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium is best)
1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
roasted cashew nuts and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Get a big pot of water bubbling and cook your pasta according to the package directions. Don’t forget to salt the water. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and reserve 1/2 - 1 cup of pasta water.
While the pasta’s cooking, grab a medium pan and heat up a drizzle of sesame oil over medium heat. Toss in your crushed garlic and finely chopped spring onions. Let them sauté for a minute or two until your kitchen smells absolutely divine.
Now, stir in the peanut butter, sweet chili sauce, and soy sauce. The peanut butter will melt. Add in the crushed chili to bring the heat! Stir it all together until it’s smooth and combined. Add 1/2 - 1 cup of pasta water depending on how thick you would like your sauce.
Throw in a handful of grated zucchini or fresh spinach and stir until it wilts down into the sauce. It adds color, flavor, and all the good-for-you vibes.
Toss the pasta straight into the pan with your spicy peanut sauce. Give it all a good stir so every strand of pasta gets coated in that silky, nutty sauce.
To finish it off, sprinkle some cashew nuts on top for crunch and add a few lime wedges on the side. A squeeze of lime takes the flavor to a whole new level of yum.
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Notes
HOW SPICY IS THIS DISH? The spice level is totally customizable! The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of crushed chili, but feel free to add more if you love extra heat or dial it down if you prefer it milder.
If you’re allergic or just not a fan of peanut butter, you can use almond butter, cashew butter, or even sunflower seed butter. They’ll give the sauce a similar creamy texture with a slightly different flavor.
Wanting extra veggies? Throw in some chopped bell peppers, finely sliced broccoli, grated carrots, or mushrooms.
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian