Sesame Tofu Veggie Noodle Stir Fry

This Asian inspired dish can be adapted to your tastes like all of my recipes.  Use a combination of your favorite veggies or substitute sliced chicken, beef, or shrimp for the tofu.  Don't have sesame seeds on hand or tahini (sesame paste)? Substitute PEANUT BUTTER! It will work great!

Sesame Tofu Veggie Noodle Stir Fry

1 Block Firm Tofu (may substitute 1 lb chicken, beef, or shrimp)

1/2 Small Sweet Onion, chopped

1 lb of Mixed Stir-Fry Veggies (broccoli, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, carrots work best)

I buy the steamer bags of fresh veggies in the produce section.

8 oz./Half Box Dried Angel Hair Pasta (may substitute Soba noodles)

1 Cup of Pasta Cooking Water

2 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce to Taste

1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1/2 Tablespoon Butter

 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds (may substitute peanut butter)

1 Teaspoon parsley

Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes or more to Taste

Kosher Salt to Taste

Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste

Adobo Seasoning to Taste

Sesame Seeds for Garnish

Fresh or Dried Cilantro for Garnish

Grind 1 Tablespoon of sesame seeds until they are powdery and set aside (1 Tablespoon of tahini/sesame paste or peanut butter may substitute). 

Cook pasta according to box directions. RESERVE 1 CUP OF PASTA COOKING WATER!!

 Heat a large skillet. Add butter, olive oil, and Tofu (or meat) and saute until browned. Add red pepper flakes and onions and cook until onions start to soften. Add half the ground sesame seeds or peanut butter and 1 Tablespoon of soy sauce. Be careful, sesame seeds and soy sauce can burn easily. 

Add in the veggies. I use a mixed blend in a steamer bag found in the produce section. I usually pre-cook them in the microwave for about 2 minutes before adding to the skillet. Add 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water to help steam the veggies. Cook until veggies are at desired tenderness for your taste.

Add remainder of soy sauce and sesame paste. Add parsley, salt, pepper, and adobo to taste.  Mix Well. If necessary, use more pasta water a little bit at a time to create more of a sauce.  This is NOT a heavily saucy dish

Add in drained pasta.  If skillet isn't big enough, you may pour sauce and veggie mixture over drained pasta in the pasta pot.  Toss together with tongs.

Serve and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and cilantro or parsley.

MADE WITH LOVE!