Fresh Herb Pasta with Spicy Dressing

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Fresh Herb Pasta with Spicy Dressing

 

1 lb. penne pasta, or other tubed pasta

2 carrots, cut into thin sticks

1/3 cup plus 3 tbsps. fresh basil, chopped

1/3 cup plus 3 tbsps. fresh mint, chopped

1/3 cup plus 3 tbsps. fresh coriander, chopped

1/3 cup plus 3 tbsps. bean sprouts

2 tbsps. plus 2 tsps. oil

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp. sesame oil

1/4 cup lime juice

2 tbsps. plus 2 tsps. light soy sauce

1/2 tsp. sugar

2 tsps. sambal oelek, or hot chili sauce

2 tsps. oil

2 cloves garlic, sliced

2 tbsps. plus 2 tsps. unsalted cashews, chopped

 

Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.

Combine pasta, carrots and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Combine next 7

ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Add dressing to

salad in bowl and toss well. Heat

oil in a heavy nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until

lightly browned and crisp. Serve salad sprinkled with garlic and nuts.

Makes 6 servings.