*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              PASTA STIR-FRY

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Penne or Mostaccioli
                        - or Radiatore, uncooked
   2       ts           Cornstarch
   3       tb           Low-sodium soy sauce
   3       tb           Rice wine vinegar
                        - or white wine vinegar
   1                    Bouillon cube
                        -(chicken or vegetable)
   1       c            Hot water
   2                    Carrots -- scraped and cut
                        - into 1/4-inch rounds
   2       ts           Vegetable oil
   3                    Garlic cloves -- minced
   8       oz           Snow peas, stems removed
     1/4   ts           Hot red pepper flakes
                        Freshly ground black pepper
                        -to taste

  Cook pasta according to package directions. While
  pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, stir together the
  cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, bouillon cube and hot
  water. Set aside.
  
  In a large skillet or wok, warm the vegetable oil over
  medium-high heat. Add carrots, garlic and snow peas
  and stir-fry until vegetables are tender. Lower heat
  to medium-low and stir in the hot red pepper flakes
  and soy sauce mixture.
  
  When pasta is done, drain well. Add pasta to stir-fry
  mixture. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook
  until pasta is heated through. Season to taste with
  freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
  
  Each serving provides: 713 Calories; 24.1 g Protein;
  139 g Carbohydrates; 5.7 g Fat; 195 mg Cholesterol;
  826 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 7%
  
  Copyright National Pasta Association
  (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
 


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