Sesame, Snow Pea, and Shiitake Pasta Salad

Two kinds of green peas, sesame, ginger, and soy give this earthy pasta salad bold flavor.


Sesame, Snow Pea, and Shiitake Pasta Salad


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Ingredients
 
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  •     Kosher saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  pound  dried rolled, tubular pasta (such as cavatelli or strozzapreti)On Sale
  • 1/2  cup  frozen baby green peasOn Sale
  • 40    fresh snow peas (4 to 5 ounces), trimmedOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  vegetable oilOn Sale
  • 1  cup  thinly sliced yellow onionOn Sale
  • 1/2  pound  shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 3 cups)On Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  minced garlicOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  minced fresh gingerOn Sale
  •     Freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 4  teaspoons  soy sauceOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoons  rice vinegarOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  Asian sesame oilOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts)On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  toasted white sesame seedsOn Sale

Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until barely al dente, about 1 minute less than package timing. Add the green peas and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the snow peas, stir, and immediately drain the vegetables and pasta in a colander set in the sink. Rinse with cool water to stop the cooking. Drain well, toss with 1 Tbs. of the vegetable oil, and set aside.
2.
Heat 1 Tbs. of the vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, shiitake, garlic, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are opaque and the mushrooms have released their juices, 3 to 4 minutes--don't let the vegetables brown. Remove the pan from the heat, transfer the vegetables and any juices to a small bowl, and let cool to room temperature.
3.
In another small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 Tbs. vegetable oil with the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
4.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and vegetables, scallions, and 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds. Toss with the dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature, garnished with the remaining sesame seeds.

Make Ahead:
You can prepare the salad up to 2 hours ahead.

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