Sesame Oil Pasta

Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

A simple, nutty noodle dish that leans on the depth of toasted sesame oil and the savoriness of soy. The sauce clings lightly to the noodles, rich but never heavy, with a subtle sweetness and a warm, roasted aroma. It’s quick, deeply satisfying, and just as good warm or cold.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz noodles (spaghetti, somen, or soba)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1 scallion, finely sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain and rinse briefly under cool water, then toss with a small drizzle of sesame oil to keep them from sticking.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar or honey until smooth. Adjust to taste — it should be savory with a touch of sweetness.
  3. Toss the noodles with the sauce until evenly coated. Add the scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds to finish. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.