FRESH HERB PASTA WITH HOT AND SPICY DRESSING
INGREDIENTS
- 2 carrots
- 500g penne pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 / 2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted chopped cashews
HOT ' N ' SPICY DRESSING
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek
FRESH HERB PASTA WITH HOT AND SPICY DRESSING METHOD:
Cut carrots into thin sticks. Add pasta to a large pan
of boiling water, boil, uncovered, until just tender; drain. Combine pasta,
carrots, herbs, and sprouts in a bowl; add dressing, and toss well. Heat oil in
the pan, add garlic, cook until lightly browned and crisp. Top salad with
garlic and nuts.
Hot ' n ' Spicy Dressing:
Combine all ingredients in a jar; shake well.
Serves 6.
Note: Salad is best made
close to serving.
Freeze: Not suitable.
Microwave:
Pasta suitable.
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