Pasta with Szechwan Peanut Dressing


Course : Chinese
Serves: 5
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Ingredients:


8 ounces pasta -- (preferably linguine)

2 cups broccoli florets

-----Szechwan peanut dressing-----

1/3 cup peanut butter -- (smooth/chunky)

1/2 cup hot vegetable stock or water

1 teaspoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons safflower oil

2 cloves garlic

1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

2 cups cherry tomatoes

1 bunch scallion -- (opt), chopped
 

Preparation / Directions:


Bring large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, steam broccoli florets. In a med mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter and stock or water until smooth. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. When pasta is done, drain well. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat well. Add broccoli and tomatoes; toss again. Garnish with chopped scallions. VARIATIONS: - Add more red pepper to taste. - Try Szechwan Peanut Dressing as a warm topping on steamed vegetables, especially on green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower. - Make extra dressing to refrigerate and serve later on chilled steamed green beans or broccoli.


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