Longevity Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dry white wine or water
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1/2 pound)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushroom caps
• 1 cup diagonally sliced carrot
• 4 cups hot cooked whole-wheat spaghetti or spaghettini (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons minced green onions
• Fresh shiitake mushroom (optional)
• Radish (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add shrimp to bag. Seal bag, and marinate shrimp in refrigerator 15 minutes. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture, and sauté 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and carrot; stir-fry 2 minutes. Stir in pasta, vinegar, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with onions. Garnish with shiitake mushroom and radish, if desired.