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Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Peanuts

Whole-wheat pasta is just what it sounds like -- pasta made using the whole grain of the wheat, which gives it a slight nutty taste. Because the bran and germ have not been removed, whole-wheat pasta is high in fiber.

Prep: 35 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • Coarse salt
  • 1/2 pound whole-wheat fusilli
  • 2 heads (2 pounds) broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, trim 1 inch from the stem end of broccoli stalks. Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, peel outer layer of stalks; thinly slice crosswise. Separate florets into bite-size pieces.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium.Add pepper flakes, broccoli, and 3/4 cup water; cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid has evaporated and broccoli is tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, peanut butter, and soy sauce until smooth. Add cooled pasta, broccoli, scallions, and peanuts; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve chilled.

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