6 ounces spaghetti, uncooked or Chinese noodles
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 cup snow peas
1 yellow bell pepper, cut lengthwise into halves, then crosswise
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
2 teaspoons grated ginger root, fresh or bottled
1-1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped or thinly sliced green onions
Recipe
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; keep warm.
2. Combine shrimp, soy sauce and red pepper in small bowl; toss to coat. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add snow peas, bell pepper, carrots, ginger and garlic, stir-fry 3 minutes.
4. Remove shrimp from bowl, reserving soy sauce mixture. Add shrimp to skillet, stir-fry 2 minutes.
5. Combine water and cornstarch in small bowl; mix well. Add to skillet with reserved soy sauce mixture, stir-fry 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque and sauce thickens.
6. Serve over spaghetti; garnish with green onions.