Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package thin spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil, divided
  • 2 large red bell peppers, cut into julienne strips
  • 4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 -2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot

Method

  • Prepare spaghetti according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water, drain again.
  • Put spaghetti in a large bowl; set aside.
  • In a big skillet, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
  • Add red pepper strips, green onions, and garlic; saute and stir occasionally for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach; cover and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  • Remove skillet from heat and let cool.
  • Spoon spinach mixture over spaghetti.
  • Add in the chicken and water chestnuts.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and the remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Pour over pasta/spinach/chicken; gently toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.