Pasta With Szechwan Peanut Dressing
asian, chinese, dressing, pasta, szechwan
8 oz pasta (preferably linguine)
2 cup broccoli florets
----SZECHWAN PEANUT DRESSING----
----MAKES 3/4 CUP----
1/3 cup peanut butter(smooth/chunky)
1/2 cup hot vegetable stock or water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoon safflower oil
2 single cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes GARNISH: chopped scallion, optional 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 smoooth. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. When pasta is done, drain well. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat well. Add broccolli and tomatoes; toss again. Garnish with chopped scallions. 4 - 6 Servings VARIATIONS: - add more red pepper to taste
Yield: 5 servings