Name: Thai-Style Pasta with Red Pepper and Egg
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta noodles; 1 large red bell pepper (sliced into strips); 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons butter

Thai-Style Pasta with Red Pepper and Egg

A quick and easy Thai-inspired pasta dish combining soft pasta noodles with colorful red bell pepper, topped with a fried egg and a simple soy-based sauce. This beginner-friendly meal comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal ingredients and basic cooking skills.

20 min

Easy

2 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet3/10

Salty7/10

Sour0/10

Umami7/10

Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

The runny egg yolk creates a silky, creamy coating that clings to the noodles, giving the dish a rich, saucy mouthfeel. Noodles should be tender (ideally al dente) and are contrasted by slightly softened but still-juicy red pepper strips and melted-butter richness.

👃 Aroma

Warm, savory notes of soy sauce and butter dominate the aroma, rounded by the sweet-fruity scent of cooked red bell pepper and a mild eggy richness. The overall scent is comforting and savory rather than bright or acidic.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp light lager or a dry Riesling pairs well to cut through the richness; for a non-alcoholic option, unsweetened iced green tea or jasmine tea refreshes the palate.

🥗 Side Dishes

Light sides that add brightness and crunch work best — e.g., a cucumber-and-lime salad or quick pickled carrots and cucumber, a simple Asian slaw, or steamed garlic bok choy; fresh spring rolls would also complement the dish.

Instructions

Boil water in a pot and cook the pasta noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly soft, stirring occasionally.

Push the cooked pepper to the side of the pan. Add the remaining butter and crack both eggs into the pan. Cook until the egg whites are set but yolks are still runny (about 3-4 minutes).

Add the cooked pasta noodles to the pan with the peppers and eggs. Pour the soy sauce over everything and gently toss together for 1-2 minutes until well mixed.

Transfer to a plate and serve immediately while hot. The runny egg yolk will create a creamy sauce when mixed together.