Thai Spicy Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 12 oz bowtie pasta

→ Sauce

02 - ½ teaspoon salt
03 - ¼ cup soy sauce
04 - ¼ cup honey
05 - ⅓ cup sesame oil
06 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

→ Toppings

08 - ½ cup sliced green onion
09 - ½ cup honey roasted peanuts
10 - ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Stir chopped cilantro, green onions, and peanuts into the pasta right before you dig in. Keep it cold when serving.
02 - Wrap the bowl with plastic and pop it in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight so the flavors come together nicely.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the noodles and toss so every piece gets coated evenly.
04 - Take the pan off the heat and stir in honey, soy sauce, and salt till the mix is smooth.
05 - Warm up vegetable and sesame oils over medium heat. Keep stirring in crushed red pepper flakes for 2 minutes to bring out the spiciness.
06 - Cook the bowtie noodles following the instructions on the box until they have a firm bite. Drain well and drop into a big bowl.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Chilling the dish for a bit helps all the flavors get friendly and taste better.