NO YOLKS Chinese Noodles and Meatballs

Don't let your life be defined by routine - breaking free from boredom is easier and more rewarding than you think. Exhibit A, this Asian take on spaghetti and meatballs is elevated with Chinese-inspired ingredients and flavours. Taste something new and unfamiliar and make every day an adventure.


Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 pkg (340 g) No Yolks® Extra Broad Noodles

1 lb (500 g) ground pork

1/3 cup (75 mL) panko bread crumbs

1 tbsp (15 mL) red chili sauce

4 cloves garlic, minced, divided

2 tsp (10 mL) grated fresh ginger, divided

1 tsp (5 mL) salt, divided

3/4 tsp (4 mL) cracked pepper, divided

1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce

2 tbsp (30 mL) sriracha hot sauce

2 tbsp (30 mL) honey

1 tbsp (15 mL) chili paste

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil

4 cups (1 L) sliced mixed mushrooms

2 green onions, sliced

1 tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400.F (200.F).


2. In a bowl, mix together pork, panko, chili sauce, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp (5 mL) ginger, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper. Roll the mixture into 12 meatballs; arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.


3. Transfer the meatballs to the oven; bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through. Whisk together soy sauce, sriracha, honey and chili paste; toss with the meatballs.


4. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.


5. Heat oil in a large skillet and set over medium heat; cook mushrooms, and the remaining garlic and ginger, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned and softened. Add the reserved noodles, meatballs, and green onions; cook until noodles are heated through. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.


6. Divide the noodles among serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Tip:

Substitute ground chicken, turkey, or beef for pork if desired.



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