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Lighter Sesame Noodles

Lighter Sesame Noodles

Whole-wheat spaghetti complements the zesty sauce while adding fiber. A little less peanut butter plus a lot more vegetables make this a no-guilt meal.

Everyday Food, May 2008 http://www.marthastewart.com/317780/lighter-sesame-noodles
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 25 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • Coarse salt
    • 12 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
    • 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced
    • 2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced
    • 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 3 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti 3 minutes less than al dente. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and onion. Cook until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender, 3 minutes more. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and vegetables.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Add hot pasta and vegetables; toss to coat, thinning sauce with a little pasta water, if necessary. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Cook's Note

You're likely to have most of the ingredients for the easy no-cook sauce (including heart-friendly peanut butter) in your pantry.

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