2tablespoonschili garlic sauce, more or less depending on taste
1tablespoonbrown or coconut sugar
2teaspoonsrice vinegar
2teaspoonssesame oil
16ounces jar roasted red peppers, drained, and chopped
1tablespoonsesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicon baking sheet.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Put the broccoli on the prepared baking sheet drizzle with a little olive oil and toss to coat. Spread the broccoli in a single layer and bake for 14–18 minutes or until starting to brown and crisp tender.
Cook the penne according to the package directions. Drain, saving some of the pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat, add the shallots and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to brown. Add the garlic, white part of the green onions, and ginger and cook, stirring for another 2 minutes. Add the tamari, chili garlic sauce, sugar, vinegar, and sesame oil and cook, stirring for another minute or two. Add the cooked penne, broccoli, and roasted red peppers, simmer for a few minutes and serve topped with the sesame seeds.