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Cashew Sesame Noodles

Welcome to another “Minus the Meat” Monday! I posted a recipe for cashew sesame noodles three years ago when I first started this blog (It was my sixth post). Since that was before I knew how to do printable recipes or take a fairly decent photo, and since this is a scrumptious recipe worth repeating, and it’s meatless, I am sharing it again!

cashew sesame noodles, Cashew Sesame Noodles, Joyful HomemakingI’ve said before that making Asian food intimidated me, but this recipe is an absolute cinch to make!

cashew sesame noodles, Cashew Sesame Noodles, Joyful Homemaking

Some of the ingredients you may not typically have on hand, but are readily available at most groceries.  The recipe calls for a pound of thin spaghetti per recipe of sauce, but we like lots of sauce, so I double the recipe per pound of noodles.

Cashew Sesame Noodles

cashew sesame noodles, Cashew Sesame Noodles, Joyful Homemaking
Asian cuisine can seem intimidating at first, but this recipe proves that it doesn't have to be. With the right ingredients, you can whip up a tasty meal that is both healthy and satisfying. The combination of cashews and sesame oil gives these noodles a nice crunch and nutty flavor.
Joyful Homemaking
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces angel hair pasta cooked and drained
  • 2 teaspoons of jarred chopped garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons light soy sauce *if vegan, check if your soy sauce has flavoring additives from meat or fish
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Asian sesame oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted roasted cashews
  • 1/3 c water

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients in blender very well (except pasta). I serve it at room temperature over angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti, and sometimes add chunks of cooked chicken breast. It is supposed to serve 6 – 8, but for us it maybe serves 4!

cashew sesame noodles, Cashew Sesame Noodles, Joyful Homemaking

Blend all the ingredients well (except pasta) in the blender.

cashew sesame noodles, Cashew Sesame Noodles, Joyful Homemaking

In the meantime, cook your pasta according to package directions.

cashew sesame noodles, Cashew Sesame Noodles, Joyful Homemaking

When your pasta is drained, you can either mix the sauce in with it all, or pour it on individual servings.

cashew sesame noodles, Cashew Sesame Noodles, Joyful Homemaking

cashew sesame noodles, Cashew Sesame Noodles, Joyful HomemakingSprinkle some cashews on top for pretty serving!

Hope you enjoy!

 from Epicurious, I saw it on a tv show in 1995  🙂

2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Hi Margo,
    We will just love your Cashew Sesame Noodles, this looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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