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1/2 450-g pkg spaghetti or linguine pasta, about a 1-in. bunch
1/4 cup teriyaki or soy sauce
2 to 3 tsp hot chili-garlic sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp dark sesame oil
500 g ground beef, chicken or pork
284-g bag baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or basil
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Then add pasta and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until al dente, from 10 to 12 minutes. Then drain pasta well.
While pasta is boiling, in a small bowl, stir teriyaki sauce with 2 teaspoons (10 mL) chili-garlic sauce, Worcestershire and lime juice. Heat oil in a large, wide frying pan, preferably non-stick, over medium heat. When hot, crumble meat into pan. Using a fork or wooden spoon, stir frequently to break up meat until no pink remains, from 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in teriyaki mixture. Stir often, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and coriander. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until spinach is wilted, from 2 to 3 minutes. Then add drained hot noodles and stir until well mixed. Taste and, for a hotter kick, stir in remaining teaspoon (5 mL) chili-garlic sauce and a little lime juice, if you like. Serve immediately.
Calories 509, Protein 32.8g, Carbohydrates 48.3g, Fat 20.1g, Fibre 4.3g, Sodium 1016mg.
With the help of a few bottled sauces, you can whip up a spicy, flavourful noodle dish you'll swear came from your favourite takeout place. Crank up the heat with hot chili-garlic sauce for those who like extra sizzle.
When pasta is the only dish on the table, bulk up the sauce with vegetables--frozen peas, green beans or a packaged stir-fry mix--or toss in a bag of baby spinach, leftover cooked broccoli, carrots or asparagus near the end of cooking.
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