Thai Beef Pasta Toss For Two Recipes

THAI BEEF AND NOODLE TOSS

Steps:

• 1. Cut beef steaks crosswise into 1" strips, then cut each strip in half.
• 2. Toss beef, green chilies (I use canned) and garlic with 1 T. of the oil.
• 3. Before opening the bag, break the noodles into four pieces. Reserve the seasoning packet. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, drain, rinse.
• 4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef mixture, in batches, for 30-60 seconds. Remove each batch from the pan and keep warm while cooking remaining batches.
• 5. Cook and stir carrots and green onions in the remaining 1 T of oil in the same skillet, until tender.
• 6. Stir in the cooked noodles, steak sauce, water, peanuts, and cilantro. Then sprinkle in the reserved seasoning packet, and stir to combine.
• 7. Heat the mixture until hot through, stirring occasionally. Return the cooked beef mixture to the skillet. Toss lightly. Serve immediately.
• 8. NOTE: This works great in a wok, if you have one. There's no reason you couldn't make this meatless by using tofu instead of beef, and a different flavor noodles. You could use leftover steak (who has leftover steak?!) in this recipe by simply cooking the jalapeno and garlic with the carrot and green onion, then tossing your beef in for the last few minutes, just enough for it to warm through.

THAI PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• * May use only white sesame seeds. Used jarred jalapeno slices and it was fine. If you don't have crunchy peanut butter you can use smooth and add finely chopped peanuts for texture.
• Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a 12 inch skillet heat 1 T oil over medium heat. Add the jalapeno, carrots, mushrooms and bell peppers. Stir and cook until the veggies are tender and the mushrooms have released their liquid. About 5 minutes.
• Add all of the sesame seeds and green onions. Toss well and remove from heat.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, peanut butter, water, curry powder and remaining 2 t oil.
• When the pasta is done, drain well and add to the veggies in the skillet.
• Place over low heat and add the reserved peanut butter sauce. Toss to mix all. Serve immediately.

THAI BEEF & PASTA TOSS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, adding peas and peppers to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; stir-fry 3 to 4 min. or until done. Add peanut butter and soy sauce; stir-fry 1 min. or until sauce is thickened.
• Drain spaghetti mixture. Add to meat mixture along with the onions; mix lightly. Top with nuts.

SIMPLE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large pot, heat olive oil and saute chicken, garlic, salt, garlic powder, basil, and oregano until chicken is cooked.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for two minutes.
• Remove from heat and toss with pasta.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

WEEKNIGHT-QUICK THAI BEEF & NOODLE TOSS

Steps:

• Cut meat crosswise into 1-inch wide strips; cut each strip in half. Toss meat and peppers with oil.
• Break Noodles into 3 to 4 pieces; reserve Seasoning Packet. Cook noodles as directed on package; drain.
• Meanwhile stir-fry half the meat in large skillet on medium-high heat 1 to 2 min. or until done. Remove meat from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining meat. Add noodles, steak sauce, carrots, nuts and cilantro; sprinkle with reserved seasoning packet. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Return meat to skillet; mix lightly.

THAI BEEF NOODLES TOSS

Steps:

• Cut steak across the grain into 1-inch-wide strips; cut each strip in half. Place steak in medium bowl. Add jalapeno peppers, garlic and 1 Tbsp. of the oil; toss to coat.
• Break Noodles into 3 or 4 pieces; set the Seasoning Packet aside. Cook noodles as directed on package; drain and rinse.
• Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add steak, in batches. Cook and stir 30 seconds to 1 minute or until cooked through. Remove steak from skillet; place in medium bowl. Cover to keep warm. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet. Add carrots and onions; cook and stir until carrots are crisp-tender. Stir in the cooked steak, cooked noodles, steak sauce, water, peanuts and cilantro; sprinkle with the reserved seasoning packet. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

THAI-STYLE BEEF WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix together soy, honey, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish, then add steak and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature 20 minutes.
• While steak marinates, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until browned well, about 8 minutes. Add ginger and curry paste and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute, then add broth and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice, remaining tablespoon fish sauce, and salt to taste and keep warm, covered.
• Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot, then lightly oil. Grill steak, turning once, about 8 minutes total (for rare). Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss bell pepper and scallions with remaining tablespoon oil, then grill, turning frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• While steak stands, cook noodles in a pasta pot of boiling unsalted water until al dente, 4 to 7 minutes. Drain well, then add to vegetables and toss well. Divide noodles among 4 deep bowls and top with broth. Cut steak in half lengthwise, then thinly slice across the grain and serve on top of noodles.

THAI CHILI PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peas and peppers to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; stir-fry 3 min. or until meat is evenly browned. Add peanut butter, chili sauce and soy sauce; stir-fry 1 min. or until meat is done and sauce is thickened.
• Drain spaghetti mixture. Add to sauce in skillet with the onions; mix lightly. Sprinkle with nuts.