Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        pasta
  8             ounces  dried spaghetti or pappardelle
  1            package  fresh vegetables for stir-fry -- (broccoli, (16
                        -- ounces)
                        with snow peas and carrots)
  1              pound  large or medium peeled shrimp
     1/3           cup  chopped peanuts
                        peanut sauce
     3/4           cup  lime and cilantro dressing/marinade
  3        tablespoons  soy sauce
  3        tablespoons  peanut butter
  1 1/2    tablespoons  sesame oil
                        *dash chili oil or tabasco sauce to taste -- if desired

Preparation:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Remove carrots from package and slice. Cut broccoli into small flowerets. Cut snow peas in half. Make sauce by whisking all ingredients until smooth. Add pasta and carrots to boiling water. Cook according to pasta package directions. About 4 minutes before pasta is done, add remaining vegetables. Cook for 3 minutes and add shrimp. Cook for 1 minute or until pink and cooked through. Drain pasta and vegetables. Return to pan or place in bowl. Add sauce and toss well. Divide among plates and sprinkle with nuts. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 to 14 minutes Makes: 6 servings To save time, purchase fresh or frozen shrimp that is already peeled. For a change of pace, substitute cooked chicken or turkey for the shrimp.

Nutritional Information:

772 Calories (kcal); 69g Total Fat; (75% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 3321mg Sodium