Nutty Noodles
Refrigerate any leftovers. To make the mixture creamy again, add a spoonful or two of boiling water, and toss.
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Refrigerate any leftovers. To make the mixture creamy again, add a spoonful or two of boiling water, and toss.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. thin spaghetti or other pasta
- 2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut or cashew butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbs. rice or red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 scallions or 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, or 1/2 red bell pepper, both seeded and diced
Preparation
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer to bowl. Toss with 1 Tbs. sesame oil.
Put remaining 1 Tbs. oil, nut butter, soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, vinegar, honey, ginger and garlic into blender. Purée 10 to 20 seconds, or until smooth and thick, but pourable. If needed, thin with 1 tsp. or so water.
Add dressing to noodles, and toss well, coating pasta thoroughly. Top with chopped vegetables.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 380
- Carbohydrate Content 48 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 17 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 13 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 360 mg
- Sugar Content 6 g