Pasta and noodles · Asian · 30 min
Asian Pork Noodles with Lime, Basil & Spinach
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 780 kcal / serving
A light noodle dish that combines pork sausage with bright lime, basil and spinach. The pasta catches the savory sausage while greens soften, making it a quick weeknight option.
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Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ½lime
- 3pork sausages
- 5 ozspaghetti pasta
- limes
From the pantry: black pepper, fish sauce, salt, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater (optional) · large pot · measuring spoons · spatula · stainless steel or cast iron skillet
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Produce
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ½lime
- limes
Meat & seafood
- 3pork sausages
Pantry & dry goods
- 5 ozspaghetti pasta
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 2 (5 oz) pkgs | 3 (5 oz) pkgs |
| fresh basil | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 ½ small pkgs |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| lime | ½ | 1 | |
| pork sausages | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| spaghetti pasta | 5 oz | 10 oz | 15 oz |
| limes | 1 ½ |
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Directions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2. Peel and finely chop the garlic; peel and grate the ginger.
- 3. Place a skillet over medium-high heat and swirl in virgin coconut oil until it shines.
- 4. Open the sausage and squeeze the meat into the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks; cook until browned and crumbly, about 4–5 minutes, then push to one side.
- 5. Juice the lime into a small bowl and pick the basil leaves from the stems.
- 6. Lower the heat to near low and add the spinach and half the basil; stir until the spinach wilts.
- 7. Return the pasta to the pan, then stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, salt, and pepper; toss until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- 8. Divide between bowls and scatter the remaining basil on top before serving.
Two tips
- Prep ahead: wash and dry the greens and grate the ginger (and garlic) earlier to speed up finishing touches.
- Swap idea: if you don’t have fish sauce, a splash of soy sauce can be used as a quick substitute.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 780 kcal
- Protein
- 39 g
- Carbs
- 59 g
- Fat
- 42 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 1087 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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