Sesame Spinach Pasta Salad

I originally obtained this recipe from my best friend Renee’s Sister-in-Law.  I misplaced the original, and now I’m not sure how much it has changed – but it’s damn good!

8 oz. rotelle pasta (or whatever you like)

1/4 cup sesame oil

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or more to taste)

1 tbs. mirin

3 tbs. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

3 – 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped (in this case, from my garden…it’s a small amount, so it works for a small harvest)

1. Prepare pasta according to directions on box; allow to cool.

2. In a small saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat, then add sesame seeds.  Toast until golden brown; allow to cool.

3. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, goat cheese, mirin, sugar, salt and pepper.

4. Once pasta and sesame seeds have cooled thoroughly, combine in a large bowl with soy sauce mixture. Add spinach and combine thoroughly. Serve!

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