Description
Spicy Thai Pasta Salad is a bold, tangy, and slightly sweet pasta dish inspired by Thai flavors, packed with sesame, soy, honey, and chili heat.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup sesame oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and place in a large bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes to infuse flavor.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and salt, then mix and remove from heat.
- Pour sauce over pasta and toss well to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, mix in cilantro, peanuts, and green onions.
Notes
- Best when chilled overnight for deeper flavor.
- You can adjust spice level by changing red pepper flakes.
- Great as a cold side dish or meal prep salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: Boil & Mix
- Cuisine: Thai Inspired