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Sesame Pasta

Sesame Pasta is built on Shell Pasta, Chicken Broth, Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, and Brown Sugar. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2/3 cup
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Start the water boiling for the shells.

2. 2

   Add the shells and cook al dente.

3. 3

   Add peanuts if you are using them.

4. 4

   Heat to a simmer and stir with a whisk.

5. 5

   Simmer about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

6. 6

   Add sesame oil. and let cool.

7. 7

   Drain the shells into a colander and refill the pot with cold water and a few ice cubes.

8. 8

   Stir the shells into the ice water to cool them.

9. 9

   Drain in the colander again and toss lightly so the excess water runs off.

10. 10

    Combine the sauce with the cold pasta.

11. 11

    Add the sesame oil and the hot sauce.

12. 12

    Taste and adjust the spiciness to your preference.

13. 13

    Serve on a large platter with shredded lettuce or spinach on each end.

14. 14

    Over the top, sprinkle lots of black sesame seeds, scallions, cucumber and a little basil.

15. 15

    Last, drizzle more sesame oil over the top.