Nutty Pappardelle with Zenzai Sauce
A Japanese-inspired pasta dish featuring nutty flavors and a sweet zenzai sauce.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Pappardellewide, flat pasta
- ●1 cup Zenzai Saucesweet soybean sauce
- ●1/4 cup Toasted Almondschopped, toasted
- ●2 tbsp Sesame Oilfor cooking
- ●1 tsp Soy Saucefor flavor
- ●1 tsp Sesame Seedsfor garnish
- ●1/4 cup Green Onionschopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pappardelle according to the package instructions.
- 2
In a small saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the zenzai sauce and soy sauce to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- 4
Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
While the sauce is simmering, toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- 6
Add the toasted almonds to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- 7
Once the pappardelle is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot.
- 8
Add the zenzai sauce mixture to the pappardelle and toss to combine.
- 9
Season with salt to taste.
- 10
Serve the pappardelle hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.