15 Min Chow Mein Recipe with Spaghetti
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
425 kcal
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Course
Main Course
15 Min Chow Mein Recipe with Spaghetti
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On the dinner table in 15 minutes, this easy Chow Mein recipe with spaghetti noodles with vegetables is a family favorite! The noodles are coated in a deliciously savoury sauce, and ever so moreish- healthier and better than takeout!
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Ingredients
- 5.5 oz linguine noodles (155g) Can substitute with spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles just adjust the cooking time as per the packet instructions. Save 1 bowl of the (salted) pasta cooking water.
- 5 oz bok choy (140g) Divide into stems and leaves. Cut the stems again so each piece is about 1.5-2 inches long.
- ¼ red onion Substitute: 1 small shallot
- 2-5 garlic cloves
- 1 cm fresh ginger
Chow Mein Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon light soy sauce If your pasta water is very salty, you may want to use low sodium soy sauce. Alternatively add the soy sauce bit by bit and taste. (Season to taste.)
- 1 teaspoon white sugar Don't use honey- the heat kills the honey's nutrients so it's a waste.
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce Important to make the sauce more savory and umamilicious.
- You will need to add 2 x 2 Tablespoons of pasta water to the sauce. (total 4 Tablespoons of pasta water- i.e. 2 Tablespoons added at 2 different steps.)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions. My linguine took 10 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, cut the vegetables and mix the sauce well. (You won't be able to add the pasta water yet.)
- (Start this step 3 minutes before the pasta has finished cooking) Over medium-high heat, stir fry the onion till translucent (2-3 minutes) then add the ginger. Reduce to medium or low heat then add the garlic (as garlic burns easily.) You will most likely need to add 2 Tablespoons of pasta water here to prevent the aromatics from burning and sticking to the pan.
- Increase to medium high heat again then add the bok choy stems. Stir fry till cooked, about 3 minutes.
- Add the (cooked) pasta noodles and the sauce and mix well. (The other 2 Tablespoons of pasta water will be added now.)
- Add the bok choy leaves and stir through till wilted.
Notes
- Make sure the pasta is cooked al dente. Don't overcook as we're stir frying it/ cooking it again later.
- Don't overcook as we're stir frying it/ cooking it again later.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
1100mg
(46%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3167IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1100mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3167IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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