Sweet and Spicy Asian Noodles (Printable Version)

Tangy noodles coated in a sweet-spicy sauce with pineapple, mushrooms, and basil. #noodles #asian #spicy #vegetarian #dinner

# Ingredients:

→ Noodles

01 - 10 ounces linguine noodles

→ Sauce

02 - 1/3 cup pineapple juice
03 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
07 - 1 tablespoon water

→ Vegetables

08 - 1 cup sliced zucchini (about 6 ounces)
09 - 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
10 - Pinch red pepper flakes

→ Aromatics

11 - 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
12 - 1 teaspoon jarred minced ginger

→ Cooking and Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons canola oil
14 - Fresh basil leaves, slivered, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha sauce, cornstarch and water to form a smooth slurry.
03 - In a large heavy-bottomed skillet or wok, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.
04 - Add sliced zucchini, mushrooms, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the skillet. Season with a pinch of red pepper flakes. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are just tender yet slightly crisp.
05 - Add cooked and drained linguine noodles to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and sauce has thickened.
06 - Remove from heat and plate noodles. Top with slivered fresh basil leaves before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal texture, avoid overcooking the vegetables; they should remain slightly crisp.