Vegetable Stir-Fry Pasta
A vibrant, veggie-packed pasta stir-fry that’s light, colorful, and bursting with flavor!
Equipment
- Large Pot for boiling the pasta
- Colander to drain and rinse the pasta
- Cutting board for slicing vegetables
- Chef’s knife to cut mushrooms, bell peppers, carrot, and broccoli florets
- Large Skillet or Wok for stir-frying the vegetables
- Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula for stirring and tossing the vegetables and pasta
- Measuring Cups and Spoons to measure pasta, oil, and teriyaki sauce
- Serving Bowl or Plate to serve the finished stir-fry
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Ingredients
- 2 cups tri-color rotini pasta “uncooked”
- 2 to 4 Tbsp stir-fry oil or vegetable oil depending on preference
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced colored bell peppers red, yellow, or orange for vibrant colors
- 1 medium carrot sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Our homemade teriyaki sauce “about 1½ cup”
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the tri-color rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions (usually around 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Once cooked, rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process then drain it, and set it aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, slice the mushrooms, bell peppers, and carrot.
- Separate the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces if they are too large.
- Heat 2 to 4 tablespoons of stir-fry oil or vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add the sliced carrots to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly while still maintaining some firmness.
- Next, add the sliced bell peppers and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes, until the peppers start to soften but remain crisp.
- Finally, toss in the broccoli florets and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli turns bright green and is tender-crisp.
- Pour 1 ½ cups of teriyaki sauce into the pan with the vegetables.
- Stir to coat all the vegetables evenly with the sauce. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked tri-color rotini pasta to the pan with the vegetables and sauce.
- Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated with the teriyaki sauce and mixed well with the vegetables.
- Once everything is well combined, remove the stir-fry from heat.
- Serve the vegetable stir-fry hot, either on its own or with additional sides of your choice.
Notes
Optional Add-ins:
Add some protein like tofu, grilled chicken, or shrimp to make the dish more filling.
Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for added flavor and texture.
Enjoy your delicious and colorful vegetable stir-fry with tri-color rotini pasta!
Add some protein like tofu, grilled chicken, or shrimp to make the dish more filling.
Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for added flavor and texture.
Enjoy your delicious and colorful vegetable stir-fry with tri-color rotini pasta!
