1. Chinese-Style Arrabbiata Pasta
Arrabbiata is a tomato-based sauce with a little kick, thanks to the addition of chiles. For this version of arrabbiata, instead of chiles, you add doubanjiang, a spicy Sichuan paste, to bring the heat. Make it here!
2. Miso Gnocchi
Trader Joe's may have bastardized a classic Italian gnocchi with their ultra-popular cauliflower gnocchi, but these little clouds of heaven are still best enjoyed in their natural, potato form. To add an Asian twist, skip the alfredo, marinara or pesto and opt for a miso-based umami sauce. Make it here!
3. Chinese-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs
Chinese meatballs are a staple, as are Italian spaghetti and meatballs! These pork-based meatballs are tossed in a sweet and spicy chili sauce to pop on top of your favorite Italian noodle. Try it here!
4. Italian Drunken Noodles
Drunken noodles, aka Pad Kee Mao, are a popular street food in Thailand and at the top of every Thai menu in the U.S. In this version, typical Thai ingredients are swapped for traditional Italian toppings while still maintaining the tried-and-true formula. Make it here!
5. Cheesy Hibachi Pasta
Who doesn't love hibachi?! Besides onion fire towers and catching sake in your mouth from across the room, the food is always delightful. Instead of fried rice or lo mein noodles, this recipe covers rotini noodles with a cheesy gochujang-yum yum sauce for the best of both worlds. Make it here!
6. Bucatini All’Amatriciana with Chinese Sausage
God, do I love a bucatini. With traditional amatriciana sauce covering the Italian side and Chinese sausage flavored with fish sauce hitting the Asian side, this is a filling and ultra-tasty combo dish. Make it here!
7. Dumplings in Pomodoro Sauce
I mean, sold. Immediately. Make it here!
8. Asian Garlic Noodles
Remember what I said about parmesan on a soy sauce-based noodle dish? Here ya go! Make it here.