Pasta And Walnut Stir-Fry

PASTA AND WALNUT STIR-FRY

4 Preparation Time :

Categories : Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

8 oz Angel Hair or Cappellini

-- uncooked 3 tb Low-sodium soy sauce

2 tb Vegetable oil

1 t Sugar

1/8 ts Hot red pepper flakes

1 tb Vegetable oil

2 lg Carrots -- thinly sliced

1 Red or yellow bell pepper

-- ribs and seeds removed,

-- cut into small strips

3/4 c Toasted walnuts --divided

1/2 sm Red onion -- thinly sliced

4 oz Fresh snow peas

4 Fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/4 c Water

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While

pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, combine soy sauce,

vegetable oil, sugar and red pepper flakes.

Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add

carrots, pepper, walnuts, onion, snow peas and mushrooms. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add water. Cook and stir

3 minutes longer. Add pasta and toss to mix. Add soy

sauce mixture; toss well and serve.

*To toast walnuts: In small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon

vegetable oil. Add walnuts and cook and stir until

3 to 4 minutes.

4 to 6 Each serving provides:

387 Calories;

9.8 g Protein;

46.8 g Carbohydrates;

18.6 g Fat;

0 mg Cholesterol;

441 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 43%

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