Ingredients:
16 ounces thin spaghetti
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
Directions:
Cook pasta according to box directions, drain and rinse with cold water in a colander. Transfer pasta to a large bowl and toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds. Set aside.
Heat the broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook about 2 minutes. Set aside. Puree peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar in a blender or food processor; stir mixture into broth. Cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Toss together the pasta and peanut butter dressing. Add garlic, cilantro, green onions, peanuts and ginger. Serve at room temperature.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.