Get ready to transform your weeknight dinner into a culinary adventure with this mouthwatering Bow Tie Stir Fry that'll make your taste buds dance! Imagine a perfect fusion of tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a tantalizing Asian-inspired sauce that comes together in just 35 minutes. Whether you're a busy professional, a home cook looking to impress, or simply craving a quick and delicious meal, this recipe is your ultimate solution to a flavor-packed dinner that's both easy to make and absolutely irresistible!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
- Wash and chop mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the stir fry sauce.
- Heat a large wok or wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of cooking oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add chopped vegetables to the hot pan, starting with carrots, then broccoli, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender but retain their vibrant color.
- Add cooked bow tie pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the prepared sauce over the top.
- Toss everything together, ensuring pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with sauce. If mixture seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with optional sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Serve hot, directly from the pan, garnishing with additional herbs like chopped green onions if desired.
Tips
- Prep is Key: Chop all your vegetables before you start cooking to ensure a smooth, stress-free stir-frying experience.
- High Heat Magic: Use a wok or large skillet and keep the heat at medium-high to achieve that perfect crisp-tender vegetable texture and slight caramelization.
- Vegetable Order Matters: Add harder vegetables like carrots first, followed by broccoli, and then bell peppers to ensure even cooking and maintain vibrant colors.
- Sauce Secrets: Whisk your sauce thoroughly to blend flavors and ensure even coating of the pasta and vegetables.
- Don't Overcook: The key to a great stir-fry is maintaining the vegetables' crunch and the pasta's al dente texture.
- Pasta Water Trick: Keep a little reserved pasta water to help create a silky sauce if the mixture seems too dry.
- Optional Enhancements: Customize your stir-fry by adding protein like chicken, tofu, or shrimp, or sprinkle with extra sesame seeds or green onions for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 289kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
