Broccoli Sesame Noodles

By devogirl

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 8 ounce - linguine pasta, dry
• 3 cup - broccoli, florets
• 1 clove - garlic
• 2 tablespoon - olive oil
• 1 tablespoon - sugar
• 6 tablespoon - vinegar, rice
• 3 tablespoon - soy sauce, low sodium
• 1 tablespoon - sesame oil
• 1/2 tablespoon - sweet red chili sauce
• Toppings:
• 3 stalk - green onion
• 1 teaspoon - sesame seeds
• Serve With:
• 2 cup - cherries

Preparation

Step 1

- Cook pasta to al dente according to the package instructions; drain, reserving the liquid.
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Bring the pasta water back to a boil, then add the broccoli and cool for 2-3 minutes until bright green in color. Drain water out and cool down broccoli with ice cold water. Add pasta back to the pot and set aside.
- Place a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow to heat for 1 minute.
- Stir in garlic, sugar,vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
- Pour sauce over linguine and broccoli; toss to coat, then place over medium and cook until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with cherries on the side.