20-Minute Simple Sesame Spaghetti
Gluten-free pasta and tons of veggies make my simple sesame spaghetti a guilt-free meal that you can have done in about 20 minutes!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti I used Barilla gluten-free
- 8 ounces fresh snow peas
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low sodium gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds
- 1 green onion top, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the veggies and sauce.
- Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the snow peas, red pepper, and two tablespoons of water.
- Cook for 2 – 3 minutes or until the veggies are just cooked.
- Add the green onion and cook 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- When the pasta is done, drain it well, and transfer it to a large bowl.
- Add the veggies and sauce to the spaghetti and gently toss until everything is combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings
- To serve, garnish with the top part of the green onions and some black sesame seeds.
Notes
This recipe is so easy and so versatile. If you don’t like bell pepper or snow peas, you can add whatever veggies you like. Bok choy, cabbage, and mushrooms would all be delicious. You can also add cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu for some extra protein. And for some extra heat, you can add extra red pepper or sriracha to the sauce.