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How to prepare the perfect stir fry spaghetti at home

How to prepare the perfect stir fry spaghetti at home

It is the Yuletide season and you know what that means – lots of rice and chicken. But if you are tired of rice and chicken, stir fry spaghetti is the perfect variety. The great thing about spaghetti, also known as pasta, is that it is a very flexible meal. As in, you can prepare it anyhow you like and it will still be delicious.

Stir fry spaghetti ranks high on the recipe to prepare using spaghetti. It is often hot and spicy and just perfect for a celebratory season. Apart from the deliciousness, stir fry spaghetti is a good source of carbohydrates and vitamins due to the pasta and vegetables in involved. Yeah, I know I have stirred your appetite but don’t worry. You are going to learn different yummy recipes for the perfect stir fry spaghetti that you can prepare at home.

What is stir fry spaghetti?

What is stir fry spaghetti?

Stir fry spaghetti is a delicious meal that is prepared by parboiling and frying pasta alongside other proteins and vegetables. It is a flexible meal that you can eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stir fry spaghetti is easily made in under 20 minutes, which makes it a great choice for working-class people. However, it is important to prepare this meal in a well-ventilated kitchen because it involves frying ingredients that have water content in heated oil.

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Stir fry spaghetti with egg

Stir fry spaghetti with egg

While chicken is the most popular protein for stir fry spaghetti, you can use egg and it will not be less delicious. Stir fry spaghetti with egg is a lot quicker than one prepared with chicken. It is primarily a favourite among the kids, the perfect school lunch. However, you might want to ditch the veggies if your kids don’t like them and concentrate on eggs.

For this recipe, we will use veggies because what’s a stir fry spaghetti without veggies? Let’s go straight to the ingredients and preparation.

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Course: Main course
  • Cuisine: European
  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 395 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of spaghetti/pasta
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 big carrot
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 spoonful of chopped garlic
  • 1/2 spoonful of thyme
  • 1 spoonful of chopped ginger
  • 1-2 season cubes
  • 1 teaspoonful of curry powder
  • 3-4 tablespoonfuls of vegetable oil

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Stir fry spaghetti Chinese style

Stir fry spaghetti Chinese style

Have you ever tried Chinese stir fry spaghetti? It is usually prepared with chow mein noodles. However, spaghetti is a perfect alternative if you cannot find chow mein. This meal is loaded with all kinds of vegetables you can find. You can also prepare it in 30 minutes. Let us go straight to the ingredients and preparation.

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Course: Main course
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of spaghetti/pasta
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 big carrot
  • I small cabbage
  • 5 long Green beans
  • ¾ tbsp of sugar
  • Soy sauce
  • Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Black pepper powder
  • 3-4 tablespoonfuls of vegetable oil

Stir fry spaghetti with beef

Stir fry spaghetti with beef

Like the stir-fry spaghetti recipes listed above, stir fry spaghetti with beef is yummy and easy to cook. Take the following instructions:

  • Prep time: I hour
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Course: Main course
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of spaghetti/pasta
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 big carrot
  • 1/2 kilo of beef
  • 1 spoonful of chopped garlic
  • 1/2 spoonful of thyme
  • 1 spoonful of chopped ginger
  • 1-2 season cubes
  • 1 tablespoon of Cornflour
  • 5 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • Salt
  • 3-4 tablespoonfuls of vegetable oil

How to make stir-fry spaghetti with soy sauce

Soy sauce is a Chinese condiment, traditionally made with a fermented paste of soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae. So it is a must-have ingredient when preparing any spaghetti stir fry of Asian origin. All you need to do is add soy sauce with the veggies and protein mix during stir-frying, before adding in the drained spaghetti and mixing thoroughly.

If you are a vegetarian, you can ditch the chicken or beef and stick to the veggies. Serve hot with any drink of your choice and enjoy your meal.

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How to prepare the perfect stir fry spaghetti at home
How to prepare the perfect stir fry spaghetti at home 1

It is the Yuletide season and you know what that means – lots of rice and chicken. But if you are tired of rice and chicken, stir fry spaghetti is the perfect variety. The great thing about spaghetti, also known as pasta, is that it is a very flexible meal. As in, you can prepare it anyhow you like and it will still be delicious.

Type: main dish

Cuisine: European

Keywords: stir fry spaghetti

Recipe Yield: 2

Calories: 403

Preparation Time: PT0H10M

Cooking Time: PT0H10M

Total Time: PT0H20M

Recipe Video Name: EXTRA SPECIAL STIR FRY SPAGHETTI | CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH PASTA

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 big carrot
  • 1/2 kilo of chicken
  • 1 spoonful of chopped garlic
  • 1/2 spoonful of thyme
  • 1 spoonful of chopped ginger
  • 1-2 season cubes
  • 1/2 pack of spaghetti/pasta
  • 1 teaspoonful of curry powder
  • 3-4 tablespoonfuls of vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions:

How to make stir fry spaghetti:

  • Chop the carrot, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, ginger and garlic separately and set aside.
  • Parboil the spaghetti in a pot and drain after 10 minutes. It must be 70 per cent done, which means it should not be soft.
  • If you are using chicken, then this is the time to cook the chicken, drain the water and shred it. Then stir fry the chicken in a heated pan and set aside.
  • For the veggies, you can start by stir-frying the chopped onions and carrots for about two minutes. Then add the chopped green and red bell pepper and allow to cook for another three to four minutes.
  • Add the chopped ginger and garlic, salt, seasoning cubes, curry powder and thyme according to your taste.
  • Add the stir-fried chicken to the veggies and mix them.
  • Then add the parboiled spaghetti and mix everything. Allow to cook for about five minutes and stir once in a while as you cook.
  • Your stir fry spaghetti is ready to be served with any drink of your choice.

How to make stir fry spaghetti with egg:

  • Chop the carrot, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, ginger and garlic separately and set aside.
  • Parboil the spaghetti in a pot and drain after 10 minutes. It must be 70 per cent done, which means it should not be soft.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and scramble. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan, fry the scrambled eggs and set aside in a bowl.
  • Stir fry the chopped onions and carrots for about two minutes. Then add the chopped green and red bell pepper and allow to cook for another three to four minutes.
  • Add the chopped ginger and garlic, salt, seasoning cubes, curry powder and thyme according to your taste.
  • Gently add the parboiled spaghetti to the stir-fried veggies and mix them.
  • Add the eggs and mix everything.
  • Allow to cook for about five minutes and stir once in a while as you cook.
  • Your stir fry spaghetti is ready to be served with any drink of your choice.

How to make stir fry spaghetti Chinese style:

  • Chop all the listed vegetables separately and set aside.
  • Parboil the spaghetti with a pinch of salt in a pot and drain after 10 minutes. Of course, it should not be soft.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add in garlic and onions and saute till golden.
  • Add in cabbage and carrots. Mix well and cook till it is done.
  • Add in salt, sugar and soy sauce and mix everything well.
  • Add in the drained pasta and mix well.
  • Next is the vinegar which you will add and stir fry for two to three minutes.
  • Add black pepper powder and mix everything until they are done.
  • Your Chinese stir fry spaghetti is done and ready to be served hot with any drink of your choice.

How to make stir fry spaghetti with beef:

  • Wash and cut the beef into strips. Marinate with garlic, a seasoning cube and cornflour for an hour.
  • Chop all the listed vegetables separately and set aside.
  • Parboil the spaghetti with a pinch of salt in a pot and drain after 10 minutes. Do not let them be soft.
  • Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • Stir fry the marinated beef until brown on all sides. Transfer them into a bowl and set aside.
  • Then saute the chopped garlic, ginger and onions until fragrant.
  • Add the rest of the veggies and stir fry for a minute.
  • Then add in the beef and continue to stir fry for another minute.
  • Add the soy sauce and stir fry with the mix.
  • Transfer the drained spaghetti into the stir-fry mix and mix thoroughly. Turn off the heat and allow the residual heat to cook the spaghetti for another minute.
  • Serve hot with any drink of your choice.
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