# Asian-Inspired Pasta Recipes This Asian Pasta is a Eastern Take on Traditional Spaghetti By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-pasta References: [foodgawker](http://foodgawker.com/post/2013/01/28/220829/) & [bevcooks](http://bevcooks.com/2013/01/asian-spiced-mini-meatballs-over-vermicelli-noodles/) Spaghetti is a go-to meal for thousands of people around the world and this Asian pasta dish is a modern, eastern take on the traditional dish. Instead of using the usual spaghetti pasta, this recipe uses [vermicelli-style noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asha-noodles) to lighten things up and take a different approach. A standard spaghetti recipe will include tomato or cream-based sauce, but this one draws a number of traditional Asian ingredients like [fish sauce, sambal oelek and cilantro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abc-mi-goreng-classic) to make a sauce that is light and not too powerful. The recipe takes the lighter approach to pasta dishes that are usually oversized, super filling and meant to keep you full until breakfast the next morning. This Asian pasta dish is an excellent way to add a little eastern inspiration on [spaghetti night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-night) to make it one unforgettable meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Asian-inspired Pasta:** Restaurants can experiment with Asian-inspired pasta by incorporating traditional Asian ingredients and sauce into their pasta dishes and attract a diverse range of customers. - **Vermicelli-style Noodles:** Food manufacturers can introduce vermicelli-style noodles as an alternative to traditional spaghetti, providing a healthier and lighter option. - **Lighter Approach to Pasta Dishes:** Food bloggers and influencers can showcase a lighter approach to pasta dishes by experimenting with Asian-inspired ingredients and sauces, appealing to health-conscious individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can incorporate traditional Asian ingredients and sauces into their pasta dishes to attract a diverse range of customers and inject new life into their menus. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can promote vermicelli-style noodles as an alternative to traditional spaghetti, providing a healthier and lighter option for consumers. - **Influencer Marketing:** The influencer marketing industry can showcase a lighter approach to pasta dishes by experimenting with Asian-inspired ingredients and sauces, appealing to health-conscious individuals and increasing sales for food and beverage brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Korean Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-pasta.md) - [Globally Inspired Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-agile.md) - [Asian-American Stir Fry Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowlcut-1.md) - [Low-Carb Vegan Spaghetti Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srslylowcarb-spaghetti-bolognese.md) - [Jalapeño-Infused Pesto Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-jalapeo-pesto.md) - [Travel-Ready Pasta Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-dust.md) - [Regenerative Algae Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirulina-spaghetti.md) - [Versatile Chocolate Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastazerts.md) - [Instant Protein Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangle-protein-pasta.md)