This vegetarian stir-fry is a bit different. It's made with typical ingredients like broccoli and garlic, but instead of rice it has farfalle pasta. It only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.
4 c. farfalle pasta, uncooked
3 c. fresh broccoli florets
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. sesame oil
1 t. red pepper flakes, optional
Sauce:
1/3 c. plus 2 T. low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. sesame oil
1 T. cornstarch
Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry:
Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions.
Blanch broccoli for 2 minutes in lots of boiling water; soak broccoli in ice-cold water; drain in a colander; set aside.
Stir Fry Sauce:
In the meantime, add all stir-fry sauce ingredients to a jar; close lid tightly; shake vigorously to combine.
When broccoli is ready, add 2 T. sesame oil to a large skillet; heat to medium; add minced garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring often, until fragrant.
Add broccoli florets; saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 c. stir fry sauce to the skillet; cook another 4 minutes, stirring often, until broccoli is cooked but still crunchy. Add a bit of water if the sauce is too thick.
Add pasta to the skillet with the broccoli; mix well to combine; reheat a bit.
Serve immediately.
6 servings.