Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta and cook pasta according to directions.

Step 2

Make the Sesame Ginger dressing by stirring the ingredients together in a medium bowl.

Step 3

During the last couple minutes of cooking the pasta, add any veggies that need a quick blanching directly into the boiling pasta water (broccolini, asparagus, green beans snow peas, edamame) for 1-2 minutes, until they turn bright green-do not overcook!  Drain well and place in a large bowl.

Step 4

Pour dressing over top and add tofu (or chicken) and baby spinach, a handful at a time, tossing everything together well.  Toss in the scallions. Taste, adjust salt and heat ( add more chili paste if you want).

Step 5

Serve in bowls with optional garnishes. This can be served warm or chilled.