Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) packages linguine or 1 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 ounces snow peas, strings removed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 small cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into matchstick size strips
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 green onions, chopped
Directions:
In a large saucepan, cook linguine as directed on package, using 2 teaspoons salt.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine 1 inch water and snow peas; heat to boiling over high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes; drain.
Rinse with cold running water; drain.
Cut snow peas lengthwise into 1/4-inch wide matchstick strips and set aside.
Drain linguine, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
To prepare dressing: In large bowl, with wire whisk, mix peanut butter, ginger, reserved pasta water, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and hot pepper sauce until smooth.
Add linguine to dressing in bowl and toss to coat.
Add snow peas and cucumber; toss to combine.
To serve, sprinkle with peanuts and green onions.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 50 min.