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15 Min Chow Mein Recipe with Spaghetti
5 from 3 votes

15 Min Chow Mein Recipe with Spaghetti

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!

Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 425 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Chinese, American

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 ginger fresh
Chow Mein Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Shaoxing wine
  • 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon 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, light
  • 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.
  • water use as pasta water, total 4 tablespoons added in 2 steps

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions. My linguine took 10 minutes.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, cut the vegetables and mix the sauce well. (You won't be able to add the pasta water yet.)
  3. (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.
  4. Increase to medium high heat again then add the bok choy stems. Stir fry till cooked, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the (cooked) pasta noodles and the sauce and mix well. (The other 2 Tablespoons of pasta water will be added now.)
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425

% 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.