Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

pasta

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

5 unit

minced garlic cloves

minced

2 tsp

lite soy sauce

0.25 tsp

red chili pepper flakes

2 cup

broccoli florets

cut fairly small

1 unit

onion

sliced

0.5 unit

baby bok choy

cut in thirds

2 cup

organic chicken broth

0.5 cup

slivered carrots

slivered

2 unit

ripe tomatoes

chopped

3 cup

clean spinach

clean

1 cup

bean sprouts

Step 1
~3 min

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.

Step 2
~3 min

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Add minced garlic and sliced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

Step 4
~3 min

Add 1 cup of chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5
~3 min

Add broccoli florets, slivered carrots, and other firm vegetables. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly softened.

Step 6
~3 min

Add baby bok choy, bean sprouts, and chopped tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 7
~3 min

Add red pepper flakes and soy sauce. Stir to mix.

Step 8
~3 min

Add fresh spinach to the top of the vegetables, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Drain the cooked pasta and divide it into bowls.

Step 10
~3 min

Top each bowl of pasta with a generous serving of vegetables and sauce.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.

Top with toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Vegetables can be prepped in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread

Pair with a side salad

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Bruschetta

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italian-Asian Fusion

Cultural Significance

Modern take on classic pasta dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch
Family Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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