Name: Pasta Potpourri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 ounces penne or 4 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 small purple onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, scraped,diagonally sliced; 2 medium zucchini, halved,sliced; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 1/2 teaspoons peeled and grated gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar; olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

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ingredients

4 ounces penne or 4 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 small purple onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, scraped,diagonally sliced
2 medium zucchini, halved,sliced
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons peeled and grated gingerroot
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
olive oil
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

directions

Cook pasta according to directions; drain and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Set aside.
Pour olive oil and 1-1/2 tablespoons sesame oil around top of a preheated wok, coating sides; heat at high 1 minute.
Add onion and carrots; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add zucchini, garlic, ginger, and dry crushed red pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in cooked pasta, soy sauce, and vinegar; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
Transfer to serving dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cilantro.

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review by WI Cheesehead

12/22/2006

I debated whether to rate it or not, since I changed it quite a bit, but my DH and I both thought it was great. I didn't have sesame oil, so I shook in some sesame seeds. I forgot the ginger and didn't add the (hot) pepper bcz of kids. I added some broccoli and cabbage and didn't use the Parmesan cheese. I made some Polish sausage to go alongside of it and the meal was wonderful! Most of my kids ate it without complaining (that's a good thing around here!:) I think adding the 1 1/2 T sesame oil would have been overkill for us. So next time, I'll use the 1 tsp but not the 1 1/2 Tbs.

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review by Happy Harry 2

6/22/2005

Thanks Sharon for another wonderful vegetarian meal. Made this along side of your VaVoon Veggie Burgers recipe #38532 along with some garlic bread and steamed green beans. What a meal! The only changes I made to this recipe was to leave off the cilantro, and use homemade breadcrumbs.

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review by Lillian Martinez

12/22/2003

I added 1 cup of cooked shredded chicken. This stir-fry dish was very yummy and like others have said, very colorful. I liked the flavor of the different spices and thought they went together real well. Family gave it the thumbs up, too. Thank-you Sharon123.

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review by najwa

9/26/2003

This is excellent! A wonderful change from the usual .. I didn't add the cheese because I felt it didn't really need it .. This get 5 stars for everything: smell, taste, and visual appeal .. thank you Sharon for a keeper!

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review by ratherbeswimmin

12/28/2002

This pasta dish is an example of a wonderful use of interesting seasonings. I particularly loved the ginger and red pepper flakes. Yes, I have to say it--easy as 123 (ha-ha). Couldn't resist. Thanks Sharon, for this dazzling meatless entree.

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