ZENB Sichuan-Style Mapo Rotini

Sichuan is a Chinese province known for their hot and spicy culinary creations. ZENB Sichuan-Style Mapo Rotini recipe will transport you there without a passport. In under 30 minutes, you can enjoy this dish using ZENB Rotini Pasta while tantalizing your tastebuds. It is also a good source of protein.

• 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Rotini Pasta, uncooked
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 inch piece fresh ginger, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, finely ground
• 1 pound ground pork
• 3 tablespoons Chinese black bean garlic sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt & ground black pepper
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped unsalted toasted cashews

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1-1/2 cups pasta cooking water. Drain; keep warm.

2.

Meanwhile heat oil in large deep skillet on medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic, ginger, jalapeño and Sichuan peppercorns. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add pork to skillet; reduce heat to medium. Cook 4-5 minutes until browned, while breaking up large chunks with a wooden spoon.

3.

Add reserved pasta water, black bean sauce, sesame oil, salt & pepper to skillet. Cook 4-5 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by half. Arrange warm pasta on serving platter. Spoon pork mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with green onions and cashews before serving.