Peanut Cilantro Noodles

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 16 ounces thin spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seed
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to box directions, drain and rinse with cold water in a colander. transfer pasta to a large bowl and toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds. set aside.
• 2 heat the broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook about 2 minutes. set aside. puree peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar in a blender or food processor; stir mixture into broth. cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes. remove from heat.
• 3 toss together the pasta and peanut butter dressing. add garlic, cilantro, green onions, peanuts and ginger. serve at room temperature.