BAKED SESAME NOODLES
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ozs spaghetti noodles
- 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
- 1 c red bell pepper strips
- 8 ozs shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pcs
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 3 cl garlic minced
- 1/4 c soy sauce
- 1 c chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sherry
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 c thinly sliced bok choy
- 3/4 c sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, divided
- 1 c dry bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
- cooking spray
DIRECTIONS
- 1.Preheat oven to 400ยบ .
- 2.Cook pasta acording to pkg .
- 3.Heat oil in a dutch oven over med-high heat.
- 4.Add bell pepper strips and mushrooms, saute 2 min and add chicken,
- ginger, garlic, saute 3 min, stirring frequently.
- 5.Combine broth and cornstarch, stirring well with a whisk, add broth mixture
- to pan and cook 2 min or until mixture is slightly thick, stirring constantly.
- 6.Remove from heat, stir in sherry, vinegar, crushed red pepper.
- 7.Add pasta, bok choy, green onions and 2 tsp sesame seeds to pan, tossing
- well to combine.
- 8.Spoon pasta mixture into an 8 inch square baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
- 9.Combine bread crumbs, butter, and remaining sesame seeds, sprinkle
- evenly over pasta mixture.
- 10.Bake for 20 min or until breadcrubs begin to brown.