Thai Drunken Pasta

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Thai Drunken Pasta, a bold and aromatic fusion dish that's perfect for spice lovers! This vibrant recipe combines tender linguine or fettuccine with succulent chicken or shrimp, crisp red bell peppers, and crunchy green beans, all tossed in a luscious, flavor-packed sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of dark soy for depth. Fragrant Thai basil and fiery bird's eye chilies elevate this dish to unforgettable heights, while a squeeze of lime adds a zesty burst of freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying meal that's ideal for busy weeknights or impressing at dinner parties. Bursting with authentic Thai flavors, "pad kee mao"-inspired brilliance, and just the right amount of heat, this Thai Drunken Pasta will become your new go-to for crave-worthy comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 pieces bird's eye chilies, finely chopped
• 1 lb chicken breast or shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 piece red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 4 pieces lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large wok or skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chilies to the pan. Stir-fry for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chicken or shrimp to the pan and cook until fully cooked and lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Toss in the sliced red bell pepper and green beans. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Pour the sauce over the cooked ingredients in the pan.

Step 7

Add the cooked pasta into the pan and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.

Step 8

Remove the pan from heat and fold in the Thai basil leaves, letting them wilt slightly from the residual heat.

Step 9

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for added freshness, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1791.5 grams (1791.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1922

Total Fat 49.10g	63%
Saturated Fat 9.40g	47%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 386mg	129%
Sodium 7004mg	305%
Total Carbohydrate 191.00g	69%
Dietary Fiber 33.80g	121%
Total Sugars 24.20g
Protein 186.00g	372%

Vitamin D 59IU	295%
Calcium 759mg	58%
Iron 36mg	201%
Potassium 3737mg	80%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.7%

Protein: 38.2%

Carbs: 39.2%