How long does Kung Pao Spaghetti take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kung Pao Spaghetti serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kung Pao Spaghetti vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kung Pao Spaghetti spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kung Pao Spaghetti?

250 grams Spaghetti, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 tsp Vinegar, ¼ cup Spring Onion (greens), 15 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kung Pao Spaghetti?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kung Pao Spaghetti?

About 687 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kung Pao Spaghetti

Name: Kung Pao Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: As needed Water; As needed Salt; 250 grams Spaghetti; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 tsp Vinegar; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Corn Flour; ¼ cup Water; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Butter; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Peanuts; 15 Cashew (half); 2 tbsp Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 Green Capsicum, Julienne; ¼ cup Spring Onion (greens)

40 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as kung pao pasta · Veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

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Kung pao spaghetti tossed in a wok with dry red chillies, peanuts, cashews and a soy, vinegar and brown sugar sauce. Mild, serves 3, 40 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

21 items

3 people

WaterAs needed
SaltAs needed
Spaghetti250 grams
Olive Oil4 tbsp
Brown Sugar1 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Vinegar2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Corn Flour2 tsp
Water¼ cup
Butter1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Peanuts3 tbsp
Cashew (half)15
Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Green Capsicum, Julienne1
Spring Onion (greens)¼ cup

Contains: milk, groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	687kcal	2061kcal
Protein	17g	51g
Carbohydrate	82g	245g
Fat	33g	100g
Fibre	6.6g	20g
Sugar	9.6g	29g

Cookd masalas for spaghetti

Butter Masala Gravy
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Butter Masala Gravyfrom ₹144

Method

1
Bring salted water up to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al-dente for about 7 mins.
WaterSaltSpaghetti
2
Strain the pasta, add oil to prevent sticking and set aside some of the boiled pasta water, about ¾ Cup.
Olive Oil
3
Combine the ingredients for the sauce and set aside in a separate bowl.
Brown SugarSoy SauceVinegarBlack Pepper PowderSaltCorn FlourWater
4
In a wok, heat oil and add the red chilli, ginger and garlic.
Olive OilButterDry Red ChilliGingerGarlic
5
Add the peanuts and cashew nuts, fry until golden.
PeanutsCashew (half)
6
Add the spring onion whites, onions and capsicum and toss on a high flame.
Spring Onion (whites)OnionGreen Capsicum
7
Add the pasta and the sauce.
8
Add some of the pasta water to adjust the consistency.
9
Finally add spring onions and serve immediately.
Spring Onion (greens)

Before you start

How long does Kung Pao Spaghetti take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kung Pao Spaghetti serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kung Pao Spaghetti vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kung Pao Spaghetti spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kung Pao Spaghetti?: 250 grams Spaghetti, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 tsp Vinegar, ¼ cup Spring Onion (greens), 15 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kung Pao Spaghetti?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kung Pao Spaghetti?: About 687 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.