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5 from 22 reviews

Bok Choy Pasta

25 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:9/9/22
Updated:4/22/24
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Easy, healthy Bok Choy Pasta recipe that you can throw together in minutes!   The bok choy tastes great in this olive oil and garlic sauce over spaghetti noodles!

bok choy on top of pasta on plate.

The Best Bok Choy Pasta Recipe 

If you love easy dinner ideas, this bok choy pasta is going to be perfect for you (especially on busy weeknights). It’s as simple as sautéing the bok choy and serving it over pasta. Despite its simplicity to make (and grow!), it’s rich, full of savory flavor and incredibly satisfying as a main dish.

What’s great about this recipe is the rich flavors that stem from the garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. The brown sugar will enhance the flavors of all of those rich ingredients around it. When marinated in chicken broth, all of the flavors intensify and the bok choy soaks it all in. Once placed over a bowl of pasta, it only gets better!

Looking or more baby bok choy recipes? Try my Bok Choy in Chicken Broth and Bok Choy Stir Fry in Brown Sauce too!

large stack of fresh bok choy.

Bok choy dates back to 5th century AD, China. It was imported to Korea in the 14th century and was one of the first vegetables to be fermented into kimchi. It then became known for its medicinal properties across China in the 1500s—and it’s been used in popular Chinese dishes since. Given its longstanding history, it should be no surprise that it’s still just as beloved today. It’s light, nutritious, and versatile—perfect for many different recipes and dishes. 

How to Wash Bok Choy

To properly wash your bok choy leaves, first cut off the ends. Then wash each stalk and leaf individually under running water, rubbing off any dirt you might find.

You can also use a salad spinner to wash quickly! Pay close attention to dirt that collects at the bottom of the stalks or in the crevices of the leaves. The more dirt left on the leaves, the more bitter the taste will be when cooked.

How to Make Bok Choy Pasta 

Wash and chop bok choy into 1 inch bite size pieces. You can use anywhere from 8 ounces to 1 pound of bok choy for this recipe, depending how much you have on hand.

Combine the broth, sauces, spices, ginger and garlic into a bowl.

Over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet. Next, add the bok choy and fry until it wilts. Toss and lightly douse in the sauce.

When done, pour bok choy mixture over cooked pasta. Serve and enjoy!

sauted garlic bok choy over pasta on plate.

Optional Bok Choy Pasta Toppings

Garnish with green onions, red pepper flakes or sesame seeds if desired. You can even add sautéed shiitake mushrooms or oven roasted mushrooms to add on top too!

Storing Leftovers 

Store leftover bok choy pasta in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. If stored properly, it can last up to three to four days.

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Easy, healthy Bok Choy Pasta recipe that you can throw together in minutes!   The bok choy tastes great in this olive oil and garlic sauce! 
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound package pasta of your choice (we like spaghetti)
  • 1 pound bok choy washed, chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet heat olive oil and sesame oil over medium high heat. Add bok choy and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until it wilts.
  • In a small bowl combine chicken broth, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
  • Turn heat to low and add sauce you made in bowl to the bok choy in the skillet. Toss bok choy lightly to cover in sauce.
  • Pour bok choy mixture over pasta and stir to fully coat the pasta.
  • Serve on plates and enjoy!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: bok choy pasta
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  1. Crissi says

    February 11, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    So good! I am growing bok choy in my garden this year and am always looking for different ways to cook it. I added roasted mushrooms, green onions and sesame seeds. Delicious, quick, and easy! Saving this recipe!

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  2. Kate says

    May 11, 2021 at 11:40 am

    Fantastic, easy and tasty recipe! We loved it. It reminded us of takeout, but healthier! We’ll add some chicken to this next time for some protein, but it was great as is! 🙂 Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  3. Shabibi says

    June 8, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    This was the most delicious recipe ever. I will definitely make this again.

    Reply
  4. Jenn Schroeder says

    March 29, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    Great recipe! Very much a keeper. We added mushrooms to the mix to double down on unami. Next time I will add a dash of fish sauce and the mushroom liquid from re-hydrating some dried mushrooms. I’ll comment on how that goes. In the interim, I did half again more garlic. Super yummy.

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    • Pamela says

      April 2, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      Hey Jenn, I love the addition of mushrooms – yum! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  5. Hobie says

    September 6, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    This was really good! I left out the sugar and added fish sauce and tofu.

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    • Pamela says

      September 7, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Hey Hobie, I’m so glad to hear you liked this recipe. Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  6. Kris says

    June 21, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Made this tonight after picking up a bag of small bok choy at the market this afternoon. Followed the recipe exactly, used pancit canton as the noodle (hubby is Filipino so we usually have it on hand). It was great and so quick to make, I expect this will become part of our weeknight rotation.

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    • Pamela says

      June 21, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      Hey Kris, thanks so much for letting me know you and your family enjoyed this dish! Bok Choy is being picked everyday in the garden so I’m enjoying it right now too!

      Reply
  7. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    July 26, 2014 at 5:09 am

    Bok choy and pasta…a simple yet very tasty combination!

    Reply
  8. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    July 25, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I really love that your recipes are often so simple and just let your beautiful garden produce shine, Pamela! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    July 25, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    I happen to love the texture of bok choy! It’s so yummy sauteed with garlic…I will def be giving this recipe a try.

    Reply
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