one-pot sesame noodles with veggies

linguine, uncooked

water

medium bok choy or 3 baby bok choy (about ½ pound), sliced (about 3 cups)

red bell pepper, thinly sliced

medium carrots, cut into coins (about 1 cup)

small yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced

medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)

thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)

less sodium soy sauce

sesame oil

brown sugar

crushed red pepper flakes (add more if you like more heat)

medium Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups, loosely packed)

rice vinegar

package cooked shrimp (large)

Toppings: fresh cilantro, chopped salted peanuts, sliced scallions, siracha /or toasted sesame seeds