Linguine Oriental Recipes

ASIAN LINGUINE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and place in a large serving bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, lemon juice and sesame oil. Refrigerate 1/4 cup for dressing. Pour remaining mixture over hot linguine; toss to coat evenly., In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry carrots and red pepper in 3/4 teaspoon olive oil for 2 minutes. Add snow peas and garlic; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add to linguine. , Stir-fry the zucchini, bean sprouts and onion in remaining olive oil for 2 minutes; add to linguine mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, add dressing and toss to coat.

ASIAN PORK LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Whisk in the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder and ginger until blended; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry carrots and onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Stir the sauce and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Return pork to the pan. Drain linguine; add to the pan and stir to coat.

ASIAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, snow peas, carrots and onions in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar and cayenne. Drain pasta. Add pasta and soy sauce mixture to skillet and toss to coat. Heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

EASY SZECHUAN STYLE LINGUINE NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST tender; drain and return the noodls to the pot; mix in about 1 tablespoon sesame oil with the chopped peanuts.
• In a skillet heat about 3 tablespoons sesame oil over medium-low heat.
• Add in ginger garlic and chopped red pepper (if using) saute for about 2 minutes.
• Add in the teriyaki sauce, lime juice and chili sauce; simmer about 1 minute; add the sauce to the cooked noodles along with the green onions; toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.

HOW TO TURN REGULAR PASTA TO CHINESE (ORIENTAL) NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring lots of water to boil as you would usually cook pasta.
• Add salt (I use about 1TBSP) and baking soda.
• Add pasta and cook about 2 minutes longer than what the package says. Drain and use in any recipes in place of Chinese noodles.

ASIAN CHICKEN LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a big pot, cook linguine according to package directions; rinse and drain; set aside.
• In the same big pot, heat oil over medium heat.
• Saute the chicken in hot oil for 5-8 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring constantly.
• Add the mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and cooked pasta; toss to coat.
• Cook a couple of minutes or until pasta is heated through.
• Add the green onions, stir to mix.
• Serve immediately.

ORIENTAL LINGUINE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, add dressing to taste, chill and serve.