Pasta with Szechwan Peanut Dressing
Ingredients
- 8 ounce linguine
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup hot vegetable stock or water
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon safflower oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper or more
- 2 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
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. 4 to 6 Servings VARIATIONS: Use as a warm or cold topping on steamed vegetables, such as green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower.